Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Dores - Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member razalas
N 41° 22.939 W 008° 45.534
29T E 520159 N 4581227
The Church of Nossa Senhora das Dores is an old Catholic church in the city of Póvoa de varzim.
Waymark Code: WMFBDJ
Location: Porto, Portugal
Date Posted: 09/24/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 2

[PT]
"A Igreja da Senhora das Dores é um templo barroco construído no século XVIII que se encontra situado no Largo das Dores. É uma igreja de planta hexagonal com capela-mor, na sua fachada destaca-se sua ampla torre sineira. Foi reconstruída no final do século XIX adquirindo seu actual estado e finalizando a construção de seis pequenas capelas. No seu interior destacam as esculturas em tamanho natural."


[EN]
"The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows is a baroque temple built in the eighteenth century which is located in Largo das Dores. It is a church with hexagonal plant, on its façade stands out their wide bell tower. It was rebuilt in the late nineteenth century acquiring its current state and finalizing the construction of six small chapels. Inside highlights the life-sized sculptures."


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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1779

Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic

Street address of Church:
Largo das dores
Póvoa de Varzim, Porto 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

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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