Church of Santa Maria - Lagos, Portugal
N 37° 06.012 W 008° 40.241
29S E 529262 N 4106038
The Igreja de Santa Maria was founded in 1498, the year Columbus "discovered" America.
Waymark Code: WMX37Y
Location: Faro, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/20/2017
Views: 7
The Igreja de Santa Maria was enlarged in the 16th and 17th centuries but like so many churches in the Algarve suffered damage in the 1755 earthquake.
The fine, decorative portal, however, escaped the destruction and dates to 1612.
Relatively plain inside, the church exudes a calm and spiritual atmosphere.
There is a single, rectangular nave with the choir on an upper level to your right as you enter the church. The modern painting behind the altar depicts a battle between angels.
Source: portugalvisitor.com
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Archdiocese: Évora
Diocese: Algarve
Address/Location:
Igreja de Santa Maria
Praça Infante Dom Henrique
Lagos, Faro Portugal
8600-525
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Date of building construction: Not listed
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
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