Clerigos Church is one of the most memorable sights in Porto. Its bell tower Torre dos Clerigos is a symbol of Porto and is visible from almost anywhere in the city.
The Clerigos church was built for the brotherhood of mendicant clerics by the Italian architect Niccolò Nasoni (he is buried here in a small chapel). The temple has an oval layout and was built from 1732 to 1750. in baroque style. The main facade of the church impresses with an abundance of decorations in the form of garlands, stucco, carvings, pilasters and statues of saints. The interior of the church also has a magnificent decor - its marble walls are decorated with gilding, decorative ornaments and wood carvings. Particularly impressive here is the main altar of the temple, made of marble and decorated with a statue of the Virgin Mary.
Behind the church is a bell tower built in the second half of the 18th century. in baroque style.
Its height reaches 76 m, and the front door is decorated with the image of St. Paul. At the top of Torre dos Clerigos, there is an observation deck with a wonderful panoramic view of Porto. You can climb it for a fee along a narrow spiral staircase of 225 steps.
Since the Clerigos Church is an active temple, you can visit it completely free of charge. But climbing the bell tower and visiting the observation deck is paid: an entrance ticket in the daytime will cost 4 euros, and in the evening - 5 euros.
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The Clerigos church was built for the brotherhood of mendicant clerics by the Italian architect Niccolò Nasoni (he is buried here in a small chapel). The temple has an oval layout and was built from 1732 to 1750. in baroque style. The main facade of the church impresses with an abundance of decorations in the form of garlands, stucco, carvings, pilasters and statues of saints. The interior of the church also has a magnificent decor - its marble walls are decorated with gilding, decorative ornaments and wood carvings. Particularly impressive here is the main altar of the temple, made of marble and decorated with a statue of the Virgin Mary.
Behind the church is a bell tower built in the second half of the 18th century. in baroque style.
Its height reaches 76 m, and the front door is decorated with the image of St. Paul. At the top of Torre dos Clerigos, there is an observation deck with a wonderful panoramic view of Porto. You can climb it for a fee along a narrow spiral staircase of 225 steps.
Since the Clerigos Church is an active temple, you can visit it completely free of charge. But climbing the bell tower and visiting the observation deck is paid: an entrance ticket in the daytime will cost 4 euros, and in the evening - 5 euros.
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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