Igreja Matriz - S.B. Alportel
Posted by: Vedot67
N 37° 09.023 W 007° 53.300
29S E 598718 N 4112133
Main church in the city
Waymark Code: WMDRAH
Location: Faro, Portugal
Date Posted: 02/18/2012
Views: 6
This church has it's origins sometimes in 15th century, but it has been reedificated in 1554. Since then and up to these days, the church has been reconstructed, arranged, painted etc., many times.
Inside the church, there is altarpiece made by marmor stone, in neoclassical style, elaborated in the end of 18th century, that is the unique one in southern portuguese area (Algarve).
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 06/01/1554
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
Street address of Church: Largo da Igreja São Brás de Alportel, Faro Portugal 8150
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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