Igreja de 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: WMX3FQ
Location: Faro, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/21/2017
Views: 6
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
There is a service every day at the church. From September to June at 6 PM. Sundays 11.30 AM and 6 PM
In July and August:
Monday to Saturday at 7 PM
Sundays at 11.30 AM and 7 PM
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1498
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 7:00 PM
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 7:00 PM
Street address of Church:
Igreja Paroquial de Santa Maria, Praça Infante D. Henrique
Lagos, Faro Portugal
8601-901
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
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