Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio - Porto, Portugal
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N 41° 08.484 W 008° 36.606
29T E 532721 N 4554527
[PT]Uma igreja antiga no centro histórico do Porto. [EN]An old church in the historic center of Porto.
Waymark Code: WMPKQQ
Location: Porto, Portugal
Date Posted: 09/15/2015
Views: 2
[PT]
"Igreja de traça Barroca, construida na segunda metade do séc. XVIII. Para aqui se transferiu o Rocolhimento do Ferro, inicialmente situado na Rua Escura. Segundo um autor do séc. XVIII, o nome adevém-lhe de um ferro que atravessava a parta da primitiva igreja. Esta ficava próxima das antigas cadeias e, segundo a tradição, o ferro livrava da mort os condenados que o alcançassem."
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[EN]
"A church of Barroque design buit in the XVIII century. This church was first established in Rua Escura, near the old prisons, and was eventualy occupied by the iron convent. The convent took is name from the iron bolt that crossed the door of the primitive church. Acording to tradition any prisoner lucky enough to reach the bolt was saved from dead."
From the Historical Marker
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
Hours of Operation: Not listed
Admission Prices: Not listed
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