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: WMATWR
Location: Braga, Portugal
Date Posted: 02/24/2011
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The church of São Marcos also known as Church of the hospital, date back to the 18th century, construction began in 1770 and ended at 1836. 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.
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