Igreja da Misericórdia - Silves, Portugal
Posted by: 
Torgut
N 37° 11.393 W 008° 26.340
29S E 549791 N 4116084
This church was built in 1491 following the donation of the town of Silves to the Queen Dona Leonor.
Waymark Code: WMFM3Y
Location: Faro, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/02/2012
Views: 12
The church of Misericórdia in Silves was built just in front of the existent cathedral, after the town was given to the Queen Dona Leonor by the king Dom João II. Is a simple building, very sober, little decoration. I would mention a window in Manuelino style facing the cathedral.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Restored building not in use
Date of building construction: 01/01/1491
Diocese: Faro
Address/Location:
Igreja da Misericórdia
Rua da Misericórdia
Silves, Portugal
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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