Basílica do Sagrado Coração de Jesus
Basílica do Sagrado Coração de Jesus, Religious basilica in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal.
The basilica features a prominent dome crowned with a Jesus Christ sculpture, along with twelve arched windows that illuminate the interior space.
Construction of the basilica began in 1890, but was interrupted in 1910 during the Portuguese Republic proclamation when Jesuits were expelled from the country.
The basilica represents the revival of Jesuit influence in northern Portugal, functioning as a spiritual center equivalent to the Estrela Basilica in Lisbon.
The basilica stands along Gomes de Amorim Street, on the national road leading to Viana do Castelo, with public transportation access available.
The structure housed a Jesuit community until 2017 and holds a special connection to the Sacred Heart brotherhood, which counted over 2000 members in the 18th century.
Location: União das Freguesias da Póvoa de Varzim, Beiriz e Argivai
GPS coordinates: 41.38430,-8.76338
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:29
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