Igreja Matriz de Barcelos - Barcelos, Portugal - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

[PT]
"Monumento do séc. XIV, a Igreja Matriz de Barcelos, dedicada a Santa Maria Maior, mantém a robustez medieval na aparência, embelezada por alguns elementos decorativos e arquitectónicos que revelam a imposição do estilo gótico numa estrutura românica.

A iniciativa da sua construção pertence a D. Pedro, 3º Conde de Barcelos que nos deixou a sua assinatura através do brasão de armas que podemos ver nas arquivoltas do portal principal.

No interior, os capitéis historiados românicos afirmam o ambiente medieval contrastando com os painéis de azulejo de 1721, com cenas da vida de Nossa Senhora. Nas várias capelas laterais destaca-se a decoração barroca, em particular os altares de talha dourada. Na capela mor encontram-se ainda algumas telas maneiristas representando a Anunciação e a Adoração dos Pastores.

No exterior, muito perto da igreja, podemos ver o Pelourinho de Barcelos."

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[EN]
"This 14th-century monument, the parish church of Barcelos, dedicated to Santa Maria Maior, still maintains its original sturdy mediaeval appearance, embellished by some decorative and architectural features that reveal how the Gothic style was imposed onto a Romanesque structure.

It was built at the initiative of D. Pedro, the third Count of Barcelos, who left his mark here through the coat of arms that can be seen on the archivolts of the main doorway.

Inside, the Romanesque capitals remind us of the mediaeval atmosphere, contrasting with the azulejo panels that have covered the nave since 1721, telling worshippers of the life of the Virgin Mary. The various side chapels have a baroque decoration, most notably the carved and gilded woodwork of the altars, with the high altar being the most exuberant. In the chancel are some Mannerist paintings depicting the Annunciation and the Adoration of the Shepherds.

Outside, very close to the church´s façade, stands the Barcelos Pillory."

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1300 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic Street address of Church: Barcelos, Braga Portugal Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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