The beautiful building of the hospital and the church of St. Mark immediately attracts attention - it stands out in a wide area with its high towers and symmetry, surrounded by wonderful flower beds.
This long building with a pronounced central portal and two towers belongs to the hospital, which was founded in 1508 by the decision of the Archbishop of Braga, Diego de Susa, in order to replace several small hospitals and unite them to help local residents and many pilgrims visiting the city.
The building of St. Mark's Church was erected in the 18th century. in the Baroque style designed by the Portuguese engineer and architect Carlos Amarante. The cornice of the entire building is decorated with sculptures of saints, and in the center of the facade there is a statue of the patron saint of the hospital - St. Mark. Also in this building is an unremarkable entrance to the Chapel of St. Beredikt.
The sarcophagus with the relics of St. Mark is kept in the church of San Marcos, but it is rare to see them, because part of the building belongs to the main clinic of the city, and the church itself is closed to the public.
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This long building with a pronounced central portal and two towers belongs to the hospital, which was founded in 1508 by the decision of the Archbishop of Braga, Diego de Susa, in order to replace several small hospitals and unite them to help local residents and many pilgrims visiting the city.
The building of St. Mark's Church was erected in the 18th century. in the Baroque style designed by the Portuguese engineer and architect Carlos Amarante. The cornice of the entire building is decorated with sculptures of saints, and in the center of the facade there is a statue of the patron saint of the hospital - St. Mark. Also in this building is an unremarkable entrance to the Chapel of St. Beredikt.
The sarcophagus with the relics of St. Mark is kept in the church of San Marcos, but it is rare to see them, because part of the building belongs to the main clinic of the city, and the church itself is closed to the public.
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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