Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Igreja Matriz
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Parish Church
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2023
1. Igreja Matriz / Parish Church Marker
As várias transformações e ampliações ao longo dos séculos são bem visíveis, pela sobreposição de vários estilos de que é exemplo o portal gótico encimado por uma rosácea revivalista do séc.XX.
A Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, na base da torre sineira, é de inspiração gótica e o pórtico da Capela do Santíssimo (hoje do Beato Francisco Pacheco) é renascentista. Os altares laterais, de Nossa Senhora das Dores, e o de Nossa Senhora da Piedade (hoje de Nossa Senhora de Fátima), ambos setecentistas, destacam-se pela riqueza da sua talha.
Due to the overlapping of multiple styles, for instance the gothic portal crowned by a revivalist 20th century rose window, it is perceptible that it suffered several changes and improvements along the centuries. The Capela de Nª.Sra. da Conceição, on the basis of the bell tower has gothic inspiration and the portico of the Capela do Santíssimo (nowadays Capela do Beato Francisco Pacheco) dates from the Renaissance.
The side altars, both from the 18th century, to worship Nossa Senhora das Dores and Nossa Senhora da Piedade (nowadays Nª. Sra. de Fátima) are remarkable due to the richness of the carving works.
Erected by Câmara Municipal de Ponte de Lima, Valima.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1425.
Location. 41° 46.064′ N, 8° 35.057′ W. Marker is in Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo. It is at the intersection of Rua da Matriz and Rua Cardeal Saraiva, on the right when traveling north on Rua da Matriz. Touch for map. Marker
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, Portuguese colonies, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vaca das Cordas / Bull of the Ropes (within shouting distance of this marker); Bombeiros Voluntários / Volunteer Firefighters (within shouting distance of this marker); Torre de São Paulo e Troço Da Muralha / St. Paul Tower and Wall Section (within shouting distance of this marker); Biblioteca Municipal - Antigo Hospital… / City Library - Former Hospital… (within shouting distance of this marker); Cardeal / Cardinal Saraiva (within shouting distance of this marker); Torre da Cadeia Velha / “Old Chain Tower” (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ponte Sobre O Rio Lima / Bridge Over the River Lima (about 120 meters away);
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2023
2. Igreja Matriz / Parish Church Entrance and Marker
Also see . . .
1. Igreja Matriz de Ponte de Lima (Wikipedia, in Portuguese).
Overview (in translation): The Parish Church of Ponte de Lima, also referred to as the Parochial Church of Ponte de Lima or the Church of Santa Maria dos Anjos, is located in the current parish of Arca e Ponte de Lima, in the town and municipality of Ponte de Lima, district of Viana do Castelo, in Portugal.(Submitted on December 24, 2023.)
In May 2013 it was classified as a Monument of Public Interest.
2. Route of the Tiles (Visit Ponte de Lima, in Portuguese and English). The Parish Church azulejo panel is no. 10 on the “Route of the Tiles” walk through Ponte de Lima. (Submitted on December 24, 2023.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2023
3. Igreja Matriz / Parish Church
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2023
4. Igreja Matriz / Parish Church - interior
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2023
5. Parish Church - azulejo panel on south exterior wall of the church, by Jorge Colaço
This represents the acclamation of King D. João IV. It was unveiled on Feiras Novas Sunday in 1940, as part of Portugal's Centenary Celebrations, and relates to the Restoration of Independence in 1640. - Visit Ponte de Lima, in translation
circa 1920
6. Igreja Matriz / Parish Church
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 24, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 6. submitted on December 24, 2023.
