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11-DEC-2016

Porto. Igreja do Carmo

Look carefully and what looks like just one big church is actually two connected by what is one of the world's narrowest houses - just 1 meter wide. To the left is Carmelitas Church, part of a former 17th century convent with a simple classical façade, a bell tower, and a richly gilded interior. To the right is Carmo Church, built later in the 18th century. It is a magnificent example of late baroque architecture with a single nave made up of elegant gilt carvings in seven altars by master Francisco Pereira Campanhã. Outside, an extraordinary side wall is completely covered in blue and white tile panels. The house that separates the two churches was inhabited until about 20 years ago. It was built due to a law that stated that no two churches could share a wall, while also ensuring chastity between the monks of Carmo and the nuns of Carmelitas.

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Date/Time11-Dec-2016 21:39:44
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ModelCanon EOS 70D
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Focal Length26 mm
Exposure Time1.30 sec
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Sue Anne21-Mar-2020 06:48
Nice v
gerard belbeoch17-Feb-2017 18:01
C'est magnifique, la lumière nocturne est très belle
Anna & Christian RECK16-Feb-2017 14:52
Fantastic light in this lovely night shot!! The church is impressive, original also and its story very interesting!! Thanks a lot for sharing! BV. Anna
Milan Vogrin14-Feb-2017 16:04
Beautiful! V
Ton T.13-Feb-2017 18:44
Amazing churches and a great story! Fascinating image V
Jean D12-Feb-2017 21:45
A fine night scene, Jose. ~V
Julie Oldfield12-Feb-2017 15:27
Stunning light!! So lovely. V
victorswan12-Feb-2017 12:49
This superior lighting This church is so fabulous and majestically fantastic image Jose BV
Neil Marcus12-Feb-2017 04:35
Wow! This is a beauty, jose "VVV"
Colin Dixon CPAGB12-Feb-2017 03:38
Beautiful Jose V
Gill Kopy12-Feb-2017 02:25
Fabulous night shot of the jointed churches - looks quite ethereal ! V
larose forest photos12-Feb-2017 01:57
This is amazing. Who'd ever guess there was a house between these two!! Fascinating story behind these churches, too. And, a fabulous shot. V
Helen Betts12-Feb-2017 01:46
Beautiful church, and especially impressive in this excellent night shot. Interesting about the narrow house, too. V.
globalgadabout11-Feb-2017 21:49
what a gem of a building..
Jim Coffman11-Feb-2017 21:28
A very fine capture !
Ken Chambers ARPS11-Feb-2017 20:39
Lovely picture of the two Churches and the story of the world's narrowest house. Jose !
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