Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Fátima, Gothic Revival church in Avenidas Novas, Portugal
Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Fátima is a church building in Lissabon's Avenidas Novas district, designed in Gothic Revival style. The structure features a 45-meter reinforced concrete bell tower and three naves divided by stone pillars that support an upper-choir area.
Construction took place from 1934 to 1938, making it the first religious structure built after Portugal's Republic was founded. The building received the Valmor Prize, marking a turning point in the nation's ecclesiastical architecture.
Portuguese artists shaped the interior through stained glass by Almada Negreiros and sculptures by Leopoldo de Almeida, creating a fusion of art and faith. These works transformed the worship space into a gallery of modern artistic expression.
The building is located in an accessible urban neighborhood and stands out with its distinctive tall tower visible from nearby streets. Visitors can explore the public areas and courtyard during daylight hours without prior arrangement.
The building ignited fierce debate between traditionalists and modernists, yet received backing from the Cardinal Patriarch who championed its contemporary design. This conflict reveals the tension between established forms and modern expression in religious architecture of that era.
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