Capela das Almas de Santa Catarina - Porto, Portugal - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

[PT]
A sua construção data dos princípios do séc. XVIII.
A capela tem dois corpos, sendo o segundo mais baixo, e sofreu obras de ampliação e restauro que modificaram o estilo original, em 1801.
O revestimento é constituído por 15.947 azulejos que cobrem cerca de 360 metros quadrados de parede. Os azulejos que revestem a capela são da autoria de Eduardo Leite e foram executados pela Fábrica de Cerâmica Viúva Lamego, em Lisboa. Datam de 1929 e representam os passos da vida de São Francisco de Assis e de Santa Catarina, que são venerados na capela.
Na fachada principal, destaque para o vitral que representa as almas, executado no século XIX, pelo pintor Amândio Silva.

[ENG]
Its construction dates back to the beginning of the century. XVIII.
The chapel has two bodies, being the second lowest, and has undergone expansion and renovation that changed the original style in 1801.
The coating is composed of 15,947 tiles that cover about 360 square meters of wall. The tiles on the chapel are by Eduardo Leite and were executed by the widow Lamego Ceramic Factory in Lisbon. Dating back to 1929 and represent the steps of the life of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Catherine, who are venerated in the chapel.
The main facade, especially the stained glass window that represents the soul, performed in the nineteenth century by the painter Amândio Silva.

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1700 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic Street address of Church: Rua de St. Catarina Porto, 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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