Ave Maria and ornate windows Carmo church Oporto Portugal
by James Brunker
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Ave Maria and ornate windows Carmo church Oporto Portugal
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James Brunker
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A detail of some of the ornate windows and painted tiles (azulejos) on the side wall of the Igreja do Carmo church in Porto, Portugal. One of Porto's most important churches, it was designed by the architect Jose Figueiredo Seixas with a combination of Baroque and Rococo styles and built between 1756 and 1768. The tiles which cover the side wall, one of the church's most famous features, are the work of the artist Silvestre Silvestri and were added in 1912. The phrase "Ave Maria" is the Latin for "Hail Mary" and a common phrase in traditional Christian prayers and liturgies addressing Mary, the mother of Jesus.
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October 4th, 2023
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Tatiana Travelways
Wow, what a fantastic building!
James Brunker replied:
Thank you Tatiana, the Portuguese style of covering buildings in painted tiles is fantastic!