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

Igreja da Ordem do Terço / Church of the Order of the Rosary

— Porto World Heritage —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

1. Igreja da Ordem do Terço / Church of the Order of the Rosary Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

O templo foi construído durante a segunda metade do séc. XVIII. Foi dedicado a Nossa Senhora do Terço, cuja imagem era até então venerada num oratório, próximo da actual igreja. A decoração da fachada contém elementos rocócó e é atribuída à João Joaquim Alão. Nela sobressai o janelão central em forma de resplendor.

This church was contructed in the XVIIIth century in honour of Our Lady of the Rosary. The decoration of the facade demonstrates details of Rococo style and is attributed to João Joaquim Alão. Worthy of note is the central window in the shape of a monstrance.

(Marker Number 19.)

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.

Location. 41° 8.682′ N, 8° 36.498′ W. Marker is in Porto. It is in Ribeira. Marker is on Rua de Cimo de Vila, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rua de Cimo de Vila 36 C, Porto 4000-170, Portugal. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Praça da Batalha / “Battle Square” (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palácio dos Condes de Azevedo (about 150 meters away); Igreja de Santo Ildefonso / Church of Saint Ildefonso

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(about 210 meters away); Cerca Primitiva / Early Wall (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Rua das Flores / “Flowers Street” (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Igreja dos Congregados (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Chafariz do Anjo / Angel Fountain (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sé do Porto / Porto Cathedral (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Porto.

Also see . . . Igreja da Ordem do Terço (Wikipedia, in Portuguese).

Excerpt (in translation): The Order of the Rosary church is located on Rua de Cimo de Vila, Porto, Portugal.

Its construction began in 1759, with Nicolau Nasoni being credited with creating the project. With baroque and rococo architecture, the church is divided by a single nave and rectangular chancel. Facade composed of four profusely worked elements, consisting of a portal, cartouche, oculus and side windows, suggesting a custody. The predominant decorative elements are acanthus leaves, shells, semi-spheres, volutes, medallions.

The facade, made of carved granite, features rococo elements and the interior is decorated with stucco and carvings. The altarpiece in the main chapel dates from 1776 and was designed by José Teixeira Guimarães.

Adjacent to this church, the Hospital da Nossa Senhora do Terço e Caridade has been operating since 1781.

(Submitted on December 30, 2023.)

Igreja da Ordem do Terço / Church of the Order of the Rosary Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

2. Igreja da Ordem do Terço / Church of the Order of the Rosary Marker - wide view

Church of the Order of the Rosary Marker - looking northeast image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

3. Church of the Order of the Rosary Marker - looking northeast

Church of the Order of the Rosary Marker - looking southwest image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

4. Church of the Order of the Rosary Marker - looking southwest

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.