Igreja de São Marcos - Braga, Portugal
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N 41° 32.957 W 008° 25.420
29T E 548065 N 4599895
The church of São Marcos date back to the 18th century.
Waymark Code: WMATWT
Location: Braga, Portugal
Date Posted: 02/24/2011
Views: 5
The church of São Marcos also known as Church of the hospital, date back to the 18th century. They were built according to a Carlos Amarante design, after whom the square is named.
Baroque in style, the verticality of the Church with its two towers clearly contrasts with the horizontal, symmetrical shape of the adjoining hospitals to create an overall harmonious impression.
In terms of design, on the exterior, there are the life-size statues of the apostles defining the upper bulwark. In the middle of the church façade, there is a niche containing a statue of Saint Mark.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Less than 15 minutes
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
Hours of Operation: Not listed
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