Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Igreja de San António da Torre Velha / Church of San Antonio of the Old Tower
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2023
1. Igreja de San António da Torre Velha / Church of San Antonio of the Old Tower Marker
Igreja de Santo António da Torre Velha
A Igreja de Santo António da Torre Velha, resultou da reformulação no início do séc. XIX da antiga ermida (documentada desde o séc. XVIII) consagrada a Nª. Sr.ª da Esperança e posteriormente a Nª. Sr.ª do Carmo, quando foi aumentada a sua dimensão.
A Igreja, de planta longitudinal, apresenta no exterior um frontão curvo interrompido e pináculos de remate das pilastras laterais, sendo a fachada posteriormente revestida a azulejos.
A Torre sineira elevada no tardoz ficou concluída em 1814 e destaca-se pela sua altura e dimensões das gárgulas.
Igreja e Torre do reduto medieval coabitaram até meados do séc. XIX, altura em que esta última foi demolida, mantendo-se a popular designação de Igreja de Santo António da Torre Velha.
The Igreja de Santo António da Torre Velha is the result of the reformulation of the ancient chapel in the early 19th century (documented since the 18th century) devoted to Nº. Sr.ª da Esperança and lately to Nº. Sr.ª do Carmo, when it
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Outside, the longitudinal plan of the church presents a curved incomplete fronton and top pinnacles of side pilasters, the remaining façade being having been subsequently covered with glazed tiles.
The bell tower with elevated interior stone faces was concluded in 1814 and strikes itself by its height and by the size of its gargoyles.
Both church and tower of the medieval fortification co-existed until mid 19th century, when the latter was demolished, the popular designation of Igreja de Santo António da Torre Velha having remained.
Erected by Câmara Municipal de Ponte de Lima, Valima.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.
Location. 41° 46.174′ N, 8° 35.277′ W. Marker is in Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo. Marker is on Ponte Romano-Gótica, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ponte Romano-Gótica 271, Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo 4990-150, Portugal. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Capela do Anjo da Guarda / Chapel of the Guardian Angel (within shouting distance of this marker); Ponte Sobre O Rio Lima / Bridge Over the River Lima (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Chafariz / Fountain (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Largo de Camões / Camões Square
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2023
2. Igreja de San António da Torre Velha - church entrance, marker to the left
Also see . . . Igreja de Santo António da Torre Velha (Wikipedia, in Portuguese).
Excerpt (in translation): This temple dates back to an ancient hermitage, documented since the 18th century, under the invocation of Nossa Senhora da Esperança and, later, Nossa Senhora do Carmo.(Submitted on December 30, 2023.)
Its current appearance results from a reformulation carried out at the beginning of the 19th century, when its volume was increased.
The church and the tower of the town's original medieval wall coincided until the mid-19th century, when the latter was demolished, giving rise to the name "Igreja de Santo António da Torre Velha".
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2023
3. Church interior
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2023
4. Church of San Antonio of the Old Tower - rear of church
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2023
5. Church interior plaque concerning San António / Saint Anthony
The plaque reads: Born in Lisbon on August 15, 1195; died in Padua on June 15, 1231; canonized on May 30, 1232; in commemoration of the seventh centenary of his death, 1931.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 26, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4, 5. submitted on December 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
