Karmu Church is adjacent to the Carmelite Temple and at first glance it may seem that this is one large building. However, in fact, these two churches are separated by the narrowest house in the world, one meter wide. It is noteworthy that this house was inhabited until 1980 and it was built because, according to the law, two religious buildings could not stand wall to wall, and also to ensure chastity between the monks of the church and the novices of the Carmelite temple.
The church do Carmo was built in the second half of the 18th century. in baroque style. At first glance, the temple catches the eye with its decorative pilasters, cornices and balustrades, it looks more elegant than the neighboring Karmelitas church.
In 1907-1912. the side facade of the church was decorated with a picturesque azulejo panel by Silvestre Silvestri. These figurative compositions depict scenes of the founding of the Carmelite Order on Israel's sacred Mount Carmel.
The interior of the Karmu Church fascinates the eye with its rich golden decor. Inside the temple, you can see an amazing main altar, statues of saints and several paintings. The seven side chapels of the church are decorated with elegant gilded carvings by Francis Pereira Campagna.
Entry to the Carmo Church is free, so be sure to add it to your must-see list on your first or next visit to Porto.
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The church do Carmo was built in the second half of the 18th century. in baroque style. At first glance, the temple catches the eye with its decorative pilasters, cornices and balustrades, it looks more elegant than the neighboring Karmelitas church.
In 1907-1912. the side facade of the church was decorated with a picturesque azulejo panel by Silvestre Silvestri. These figurative compositions depict scenes of the founding of the Carmelite Order on Israel's sacred Mount Carmel.
The interior of the Karmu Church fascinates the eye with its rich golden decor. Inside the temple, you can see an amazing main altar, statues of saints and several paintings. The seven side chapels of the church are decorated with elegant gilded carvings by Francis Pereira Campagna.
Entry to the Carmo Church is free, so be sure to add it to your must-see list on your first or next visit to Porto.
Want to see with your own eyes - tours to Portugal, Travel Agency "Hot Line", www. hot. com. ua, +38(044)592-24-26, +38(050)418-7505, +38(067)440-3682
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