Misericórdia Church — The Misericórdia is a church located in Sé, Braga, Portugal. Built in 1562 it is considered the most important legacy of the renaissance period in the city, despite the profound changes it suffered in the 18th and 19th centuries. Co … Wikipedia
Braga — Infobox Municipality pt official name = Braga image coat of arms = BRG.png Region = Norte Subregion = Cávado District = Braga Mayor name = Mesquita Machado Mayor party = PS area total = 183.2 population total = 175,063 (2007) population density … Wikipedia
André Soares — Ribeiro da Silva, more commonly known as André Soares (1720 1769) was a leading Portuguese sculptor and architect active in Northern Portugal during the 18th century.Born in Braga, most of his work is found in and around this city. As a sculptor … Wikipedia
Gilded woodcarving — in Portugal is, along with the tile, one of its most original and rich artistic expressions. It is usually used in the internal decoration of churches and cathedrals, but also as part of the decoration of noble halls in palaces and large public… … Wikipedia
Coimbras Chapel — Coordinates: 41°32′59.84″N 8°25′28.98″W / 41.5499556°N 8.4247167°W / 41.5499556; 8.4247167 … Wikipedia
Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães — View of the Monastery of Tibães showing the church façade. The Monastery of St Martin of Tibães (Portuguese: Mosteiro de São Martinho de Tibães) is a monastery situated in the parish of Mire de Tibães, near Braga, in northern Portugal. It was the … Wikipedia
Congregados Basilica — Congregados Church Braga The Congregados Basilica in Portuguese, Igreja dos Congregados is a Portuguese 18th century baroque Basilica in Braga, Portugal. The church, a project from the architect André Soares, is flanked on the top by two bell… … Wikipedia
Guimarães — For the municipality in Brazil, see Guimarães, Maranhão. Guimarães City Guimarães Castle … Wikipedia
Rococo architecture in Portugal — Architecture= The Rococo enters Portugal through the north, while Lisbon, due to the court pomp, remains in the Baroque. It’s an architecture that follows the international taste in decoration, and, as a result of the contrast between dark… … Wikipedia
Vila Pouca de Aguiar Municipality — Coordinates: 41°30′55″N 7°37′41″W / 41.51528°N 7.62806°W / 41.51528; 7.62806 … Wikipedia
