Capela das Almas, Religious chapel on Santa Catarina Street, Porto, Portugal.
Capela das Almas is a small chapel on Santa Catarina Street in Porto, notable for its complete exterior covering of blue and white tiles. The building has a simple layout with an interior decorated with religious artwork and a historic stained glass window.
A brotherhood left its former monastery in the late 18th century and commissioned this building at this location. Over the following decades, the interior was outfitted with artwork to honor the spiritual space.
The blue and white tiles on the outside tell stories of religious figures and their lives through detailed scenes. Visitors can see these images in the decorative tilework and understand what the chapel meant to the people who built it.
The interior of the chapel is accessible only at specific times and requires advance planning. It is advisable to check beforehand when visits are possible to avoid making a trip when access may be denied.
The interior holds a special 19th-century stained glass window created by a Portuguese artist depicting a religious theme. This artwork is less known than the exterior tiles but is appreciated by those able to visit the interior.
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