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 Igreja de São Vicente de Sousa - Felgueiras, Portugal Posted by:  razalas
N 41° 20.631 W 008° 14.917
29T E 562863 N 4577201
This Bell Tower belongs to the Church of St. Vincent de Sousa that is situated in the Freguesia of Sousa, Felgueiras.
Waymark Code: WMT88K
Location: Porto, Portugal
Date Posted: 10/13/2016
Views: 0
This Bell Tower belongs to the Church of St. Vincent de Sousa, it's located in the right side of the back facade and is made of granite stone. "Inscriptions at the church of St. Vicente de Sousa, allow to know his story. The commemorative inscription of the dedication of the church is engraved on the outside wall of the nave on the right side of the north gate of the temple, revealing that the church was consecrated in August 14, 1214.
In order to ensure the enrollment, the dedication ceremony was presided by the Archbishop of Braga, D. Estêvão Soares da Silva, who served between 1212 and 1228. The dedication was sponsored by the prelate of the Church, D. Fernando Raimundo. Day 31 August 1214 coincided with a Sunday, as was canonically recommended to carry out this type of ceremony." ( visit link) This church is classified as a National Monument. ( visit link)
Address of Tower:
Felgueiras, Porto Portugal
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 2
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Yes
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