Ribeira in Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Igreja de S. Nicolau / Church of Saint Nicholas

— Porto World Heritage —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

1. Igreja de S. Nicolau / Church of Saint Nicholas Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A antiga igreja medieval foi destruída por um incêndio em 1758, tendo sido reedificada em estilo misto de clássico e barroco. É um templo de uma só nave e no seu interior destaca-se a talha de estile rococó, da autoria de Frei Manuel de Jesus Monteiro, bem como um painel do pintor João Glame. Mantém-se ainda como sede da antiga Confraria dos Ourives.

This building from the XVIIIth century, both Baroque and Classic in style, was rebuilt on the old mediaeval small church location. There is only one nave. It is worth spending time admiring the wood Rococo carvings and panel painted by João Glama.

(Marker Number 52.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Porto World Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.

Location. 41° 8.441′ N, 8° 36.92′ W. Marker is in Porto. It is in Ribeira. Marker is on Rua do Infante Dom Henrique, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rua do Infante D Henrique 93, Porto 4050-253, Portugal. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker. Monumento ao Infante D. Henrique / Monument to Prince Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); Palácio de Bolsa / Stock Exchange Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Capela de N^a Sr^a do Ó / “Senhora do Ó” Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa do Infante (Alfândega Velha) / House of the Prince (former customs house) (within shouting distance of this marker); Igreja da Ordem S. Francisco / Church of São Francisco (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa do Despacho / Dispatch House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mercado Ferreira Borges (about 120 meters away); Feitoria Inglesa / British Trading Post (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Porto.

Also see . . . Igreja de São Nicolau (Porto) (Wikipedia, in Portuguese).

Excerpts (in translation): Initially held in a small 13th century hermitage, religious services in the parish of São Nicolau needed a larger space and the hermitage was demolished to make way for the Church of São Nicolau in 1671.

The Church of São Nicolau suffered a fire in 1758. Its reconstruction, completed in 1762, in a mixed neoclassical and baroque style, was designed by Frei Manuel de Jesus Maria and was carried out during the bishopric of D. Frei António de Sousa.

In 1832
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

2. Igreja de S. Nicolau / Church of Saint Nicholas and Marker
a fenced churchyard was added to protect the graves and in 1861 the front was covered with tiles.

(Submitted on September 1, 2023.)

Igreja de S. Nicolau / Church of Saint Nicholas - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

3. Igreja de S. Nicolau / Church of Saint Nicholas - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on February 12, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.