Igreja dos Congregados, Porto - 18th Century Church
The Igreja dos Congregados (Igreja de Santo Antonio dos Congregados) stands just to the north of Sao Bento Station in Praça de Almeida Garrett in the old city area of Porto.
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| The exterior of the church |
History
Igreja dos Congregados was built in 1703 on the site of a previous chapel. Restoration work on the church was done in the 19th century and the classic blue and white azulejos tiles by Jorge Colaço were added in the 20th century and depict scenes from the life of Saint Anthony.
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| The church has a beautiful exterior |
Close to the church is an equestrian statue of Dom Pedro IV.
Access - Getting There
Igreja dos Congregados
Rua Sa da Bandeira, 11
Porto 4000-433
Portugal
Tel: 022 200 2948
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| Interior |
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| Within the church |
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| Igreja dos Congregados |
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| Information |
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Porto Tuk Tuk Tours
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