Igreja do Bom Jesus - Braga, Portugal - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

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Foi desenhada pelo arquitecto Carlos Amarante, por encomenda do Arcebispo D. Gaspar de Bragança, para substituir uma primitiva igreja, mandada construir por D. Rodrigo de Moura Teles que se encontrava em ruínas.

As obras começaram em 1 de Junho de 1784, tendo ficado concluídas em 1811.

A fachada é ladeada por duas torres e termina num frontão triangular. Aos lados da porta principal, em nichos, entre as colunas de seis metros de altura, as estátuas dos profetas Jeremias e Isaías, com inscrições em latim. A meio, por cima do grande janelão e escudo de D. João VI, que em 1822 concedeu ao santuário as mesmas honras e prerrogativas da misericórdias.

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It was designed by architect Carlos Amarante commissioned by the Archbishop Gaspar de Bragança, to replace an earlier church, built by King Rodrigo de Moura Teles which was in ruins.

Work began on June 1, 1784 and were concluded in 1811.

The facade is flanked by two towers and finished with a pediment. On either side of the main door, in niches between the columns of six feet tall, the statues of the prophets Jeremiah and Isaiah, with inscriptions in Latin. The middle, above the large picture window and shield D. John, who in 1822 gave the sanctuary the same honors and privileges of The Mercies.

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 06/01/1784 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 holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 5:00 PM Street address of Church: Braga, Braga 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

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