Igreja Matriz de Foz Côa - Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

[PT]
"A Igreja Matriz de Vila Nova de Foz Côa situa-se no centro da vila e foi incluída na primeira lista de imóveis classificados como monumentos nacionais de 1910.

Esta igreja destaca-se pela fachada rasgada por um portal de arco pleno de cinco arquivoltas decorado com motivos manuelinos. É constituída ainda por três naves com quatro tramos e capela-mor, à qual se adossou a sacristia e o cartório.

São relevantes as obras de pintura a óleo e de talha, especialmente na capela-mor coberta por 27 caixotões com episódios da Vida de Cristo e da Virgem. "


[EN]
"The Main Church of Foz Coa is located in the town center and was included in the first list of real estate classified as national monuments 1910.

This church stands out for facade torn by an arched portal of five archivolts decorated with Manueline motives. It also consists of three naves with four bays and the chancel, which is adjointed the sacristy and the office.

They are relevant in the works of oil painting and carving, especially in the chancel covered by caissons with 27 episodes of the Life of Christ and the Virgin.

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1757 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic Street address of Church: Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Guarda 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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