Nossa Senhora da Consolacao e dos Santos Passos Church in Guimaraes
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Nossa Senhora da Consolacao e dos Santos Passos Church in Guimaraes
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RicardMN Photography
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Nossa Senhora da Consolacao e dos Santos Passos Church in Guimaraes, Portugal.
Guimaraes is a city and municipality located in northern Portugal, in the district of Braga. Its historic town center is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, in recognition for being an exceptionally well-preserved and authentic example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town in Europe.
Guimaraes has a significant historical importance due to the role it played in the foundation of Portugal. The city is often referred to as the "birthplace of the Portuguese nationality" or "the cradle city" because it is widely believed that Portugal's first King, Afonso Henriques, was born there, and also due to the fact that the Battle of Sao Mamede - which is considered the seminal event for the foundation of the Kingdom of Portugal - was fought in the vicinity of the city.
Nossa Senhora da Consolacao e dos Santos Passos Church dating from the eighteenth century by the architect Andre Soares, topped by two towers built in the mid-nineteenth century. Noteworthy was the staircase, balustrade and the altarpiece of the chapel, dating from the late eighteenth century, classical style.
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