Nossa Senhora da Orada - Melgaço, Portugal
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N 42° 07.214 W 008° 15.158
29T E 561778 N 4663395
[PT]Templo histórico na cidade de Melgaço.[ENG]Ancient temple in the city of Melgaço.
Waymark Code: WMB71D
Location: Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Date Posted: 04/13/2011
Views: 4
The Our Lady of Oratory is a Roman temple, located in, Melgaço, Portugal.
It has a longitudinal shape of a square nave and apse.
The temple belonged to the monks of Fiães until the extinction of religious orders.
Most significant Roman remains are found on the main facade on the cornices and corbels.
It is classified as a national monument since June 23, 1910.
The temple is consensual dating from the mid-thirteenth century. An inscription of 1245, associated with the South side portal, has been invoked as the approximate date of completion, indicating acceptable when compared to the stylistic sculpture and architecture.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1245
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:
Melgaço, Viana do Castelo Portugal
Primary 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
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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