Igreja de Santa Justa - Coimbra, Portugal
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N 40° 12.928 W 008° 25.974
29T E 548255 N 4451826
A 18th century church located by the end of Rua da Sofia in Coimbra
Waymark Code: WM13GB7
Location: Coimbra, Portugal
Date Posted: 12/08/2020
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This church was created to replace an older temple existent on the low grounds in front, a place named Terreiro da Erva, where floods were regular and damaged the old church year after year.
The architectonic style it's clear Mannerist - or late Renaissance. Note the well sized windows in the front facade and the bell towers, as well as the representations of Saint Francis, Saint Rufina, Saint Justa and a Bishop.
The altar is the highlight of the inside. It was carved in 1718 by the well known master Francisco Machado.
The church is quite attractive and there is something mystic in the controlled neglected aspect of the outside.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1710
Dominant Architectural Style: Mannerism
Diocese: Coimbra
Address/Location:
Igreja de Santa Justa
Coimbra, Portugal
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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