Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Capela das Almas de Santa Catarina

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

1. Capela das Almas de Santa Catarina Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Capela dos princípios do século XVIII, com restauros e ámpliação de 1801 E de uma grande simplicidade arquitectónica. Em 1929, as fachadas exteriores foram revestidas a azulejos da autoria de Eduardo Leite e produzidos na Fábrica de Cerâmica Viúva Lamego. Representam cenas da vida de São Francisco de Assis e de Santa Catarina. No interior, os altares são de estilo neoclássico, albergando a imagem de Nossa Senhora das Almas, datada do século XVIII.

This chapel dating from the early 18th century was restored and extended in 1801. In 1929 the outer façades were faced with tiles by Eduardo Leite, produced by Fábrica de Cerâmica Viúva Lamego. On the inside the altars are in the neoclassical style and they house an 18th century image of Our Lady of Souls. (Marker Number 100.)

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 1801.

Location. 41° 8.993′ N, 8° 36.341′ W. Marker is in Porto. Marker

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is on Rua de Santa Catarina, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rua de Santa Catarina 428, Porto 4000-452, Portugal. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camilo Castelo Branco and Ana Plácido (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Arnaldo Gama (about 210 meters away); Dom Pedro II and Dona Teresa Cristina (about 210 meters away); Igreja de Santo Ildefonso / Church of Saint Ildefonso (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Praça da Batalha / “Battle Square” (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Igreja dos Congregados (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Igreja da Ordem do Terço / Church of the Order of the Rosary (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Rua das Flores / “Flowers Street” (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Porto.

Capela das Almas de Santa Catarina Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

2. Capela das Almas de Santa Catarina Marker - wide view

Capela das Almas de Santa Catarina and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

3. Capela das Almas de Santa Catarina and Marker

South side - tile detail: St. Francis of Assisi preaches to Honorius III image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

4. South side - tile detail: St. Francis of Assisi preaches to Honorius III

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 29, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.