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 Igreja do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos - Matosinhos, Portugal Posted by:  razalas
N 41° 11.203 W 008° 41.058
29T E 526475 N 4559532
The Baroque façade of this church is the work of the famous architect Nicolau Nasoni.
Waymark Code: WM13MB1
Location: Porto, Portugal
Date Posted: 01/06/2021
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Igreja do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos
"The Sanctuary of Senhor Bom Jesus or the Senhor de (Lord of) Matosinhos is both the city's most outstanding monument and its parish church. The church houses the statue of Bom Jesus transferred here in the 16th century from the now disappeared Monastery of Bouças, itself the former name given to the council of Matosinhos. It was found near the beach at a place known as the Padrão do Bom Jesus (the Bom Jesus Marker Stone) and has been worshipped for many a century. Such devotion is particularly on display during the festivities held in May/June. These are among the most important in the north of Portugal.
In 1542, construction of the church was begun by the University of Coimbra, the patron of Matosinhos after it was granted its concession by king João III. Its current Baroque design derives from its 1732 reconstruction and a design by architect Nicolau Nasoni.
Inside, there are wonderful examples of gold leafed carving in both the nave and the main chapel where the work has been attributed to Oporto sculptor Luis Pereira da Costa."
Retrieved from the Portugal official tourism website:https://www.visitportugal.com
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1559
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:
Avenida D. Afonso Henriques
Matosinhos, Porto PT
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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