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Reviewed 26 August 2019

Lotts of detail and very peaceful to sit inside. take a moment and look up at the ceiling and the statues and alfrescos

Date of experience: April 2019
Thank dimnjp
Reviewed 13 July 2019

its a very beautiful church....we were so fortunate to meet a person who is involved in the church over all ,care of the convent ...he was so knowledgeable and we got to see and hear history and the beautiful artifacts.....every thing in the church came...More

Date of experience: June 2019
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Reviewed 1 July 2019 via mobile

The fairly basic exterior of the building hides a truly stunning interior. It well deserves it's status as a national treasure. The large scale but intricate detailed interior is truly stunning. We went for a concert and the acoustics added another positive dimension. Located next...More

Date of experience: June 2019
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Reviewed 19 June 2019

Near the town centre is this large church, once part of a monastery, which is now used as a hospital. The church is richly decorated, has azulejos near the main altar, where also the carved tomb is from one of the early duchesses of Braganca...More

Date of experience: June 2019
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Reviewed 19 April 2019

The history of the site goes back a long way, as far back as the 13th century. This is a really beautiful church, particularly when you enter you realise how beautifully decorated it is. The architecture is extraordinary. The colour is rich and typical Portuguese....More

Date of experience: October 2018
Thank Dimitris L
Reviewed 17 April 2019 via mobile

Just around the corner from where we are staying, just remember its closed for lunch though. Very catholic looking church with various bodies in casks arranged in the chapels. I did like the blue tiled background of the main altar walls and the priest led...More

Date of experience: April 2019
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Reviewed 21 March 2019

Like all churches in Portugal, this is one the most beautiful churches. Nice architecture, peaceful and lots of lovely Portuguese tiles!

Date of experience: January 2019
Thank Kalindi D
Reviewed 26 February 2019

Church is open daily but closes for lunch..we had to come back. Stunning interior with giltwork and azulejos. We were able to get a side tour to the sacristy with an available guide. It is a short walk from town center and well worth an...More

Date of experience: March 2018
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Reviewed 26 September 2018

I went in this church the day I was leaving Guimaraes. When I entered this very elaborate church, I just could not believe my eyes, I thought I had seen all types of churches. It's difficult to explain what is worth seeing in this church,...More

Date of experience: September 2018
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Reviewed 13 August 2018

This building is really impressive, vast and with an awesome baroque decoration. If you don´t have much time to explore Guimarães, this is one of the places you should put first in your list of places to see. The façade seems a bit austere from...More

Date of experience: June 2018
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