Chuch of São Lourenço
Largo Visconde de Cidrais, Portalegre 7300-104 - Portugal
Phone: +351 245 307 445 - Fax: +351 245 307 470
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The 17th century Church of São Lourenço houses one of the best collections of decorative Baroque art to be found in Portalegre. The church once belonged to the Order of Santiago. The rather plain exterior contrasts sharply with the wealth of decoration inside. The carvings on the main altar are richly gilded and it is possible to make out the Cross of Santiago. On the lateral altars are contoured baldaquins, completed in gold and polychromatic sculpture. In the 20th century, the church was completely tiled with azuelo panels which had been removed from the defunct Church of Misericórdia.
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