Igreja da Misericórdia de Viana do Castelo

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The Igreja da Misericórdia de Viana do Castelo is a historic 16th-century church in northern Portugal, noted for its ornate Baroque façade and richly decorated interior with azulejo tiles and gilded woodwork.

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Igreja da Misericórdia de Viana do Castelo canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Roman Catholic church
church
historic monument
adjacentTo Hospital da Misericórdia de Viana do Castelo
affiliation Santa Casa da Misericórdia
architecturalStyle Baroque
Mannerist
Renaissance
completionDate 16th century
constructionStart 16th century
country Portugal
denomination Roman Catholic
linked to: Roman Catholicism
hasCulturalSignificance example of Portuguese Baroque religious architecture
symbol of Misericórdia charitable institution in Viana do Castelo
hasDecoration religious iconography
sculpted stonework
hasFaçade three-storey Baroque façade
hasInteriorElement altarpieces
azulejo tile panels
painted panels
hasInteriorStyle Baroque
heritageDesignation Imóvel de Interesse Público
languageOfName Portuguese
locatedIn Norte Region
Viana do Castelo
Viana do Castelo District
northern Portugal
locatedOn Praça da República, Viana do Castelo
material azulejo tiles
gilded wood
notableFeature azulejo tile decoration
gilded woodwork
ornate Baroque façade
richly decorated interior
region Minho
religion Christianity
touristAttraction yes
usedFor Catholic worship
religious services

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Viana do Castelo hasLandmark Igreja da Misericórdia de Viana do Castelo