Igreja de São Marcos - Braga, Portugal - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The church of São Marcos also known as Church of the hospital, date back to the 18th century, construction began in 1770 and ended at 1836. They were built according to a Carlos Amarante design, after whom the square is named.
Baroque in style, the verticality of the Church with its two towers clearly contrasts with the horizontal, symmetrical shape of the adjoining hospitals to create an overall harmonious impression.

In terms of design, on the exterior, there are the life-size statues of the apostles defining the upper bulwark. In the middle of the church façade, there is a niche containing a statue of Saint Mark.

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1770 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Street address of Church: Largo Carlos Amarante Braga, Braga Portugal 4700-308 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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