Church of São Lourenço
Church of São Lourenço, Baroque church in Almancil, Portugal.
The São Lourenço Church features blue and white ceramic tiles covering its interior walls, depicting religious scenes and the life of Saint Lawrence.
The church's construction began after 1684 when prelates identified the need for a temple, with the ceramic tiles installed by Policarpo de Oliveira Bernardes in 1730.
The interior decoration combines Portuguese azulejo art with gilded woodwork, representing the integration of local craftsmanship with religious architecture.
The church opens daily for visitors, with reduced access for wheelchair users due to its historical structure and architectural constraints.
The barrel-vaulted nave displays a complete narrative through azulejo panels, showing Saint Lawrence's discussions with Emperor Valerian and Pope Sixtus II.
Location: Almancil
Architectural style: Baroque
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
GPS coordinates: 37.08209,-8.00894
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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