Church of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Catholic church in Vila do Porto, Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal
The Church of Nossa Senhora da Assunção features lateral pointed arched doorways and contains a Chapel of Santa Catarina with ribbed vaulted arched roof.
Construction of the church began between the 15th and 16th centuries, making it one of the first religious structures built in the Azorean archipelago.
The interior houses 18th-century baroque carved woodwork altars and early 16th-century Flemish statues, including one of Our Lady holding baby Jesus.
Located at Largo da Igreja 9580 in Vila do Porto, the church welcomes visitors and maintains regular contact through telephone number +351 296 882 254.
A 19th-century fountain stands in front of the church, complementing the architectural elements that have survived multiple restorations through centuries.
Location: Azores
GPS coordinates: 36.94991,-25.14405
Latest update: March 14, 2025 01:17
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