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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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Milan Vogrin25-Jan-2017 19:07
Nice compo!V!
Dennis Hoyne02-Jan-2017 03:26
Fantastic structures! Happy New Year, Jose! V.
Julie Oldfield02-Jan-2017 00:37
That is spectacular. V
Julie Queybronac (Bryline)01-Jan-2017 14:29
Happy New Year to you, José.
Beautiful point of view on blue ceramic... V
Yvonne01-Jan-2017 11:04
Wonderful image, and magnificent architecture and tiled panels - so glad to be able
to read the details Jose! v Best wishes for 2017!!!
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal01-Jan-2017 10:12
Happy NewYear Jose, fantastic shot of this beautiful building. V
Ika Zinka Eferl01-Jan-2017 09:45
Wonderful! Best wishes for the New Year, Jose! Looking forward to following your photography in 2017!
Ika
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