Walking slowly through the small, but so pleasant and beautiful town of Braga, you will certainly see a church with an unusually decorated facade - this is the Church of the Holy Cross. Its construction began in the 17th century. with the blessing of Archbishop Afonso Furtado de Mendoza and lasted more than a hundred years, which adversely affected the condition of the building. As a result of the subsequent reconstruction, the church underwent significant changes and took the form that we can observe today.
Particularly expressive is the main facade of the temple, which surprises with its rich carved decoration and symbolism. Thirteen images are carved on it, telling the story of the Passion of Christ, which are closed by the figures of a rooster. There is even a belief that when you approach the facade of the church, you need to make a wish, and if you can immediately find these two roosters, then it will certainly come true.
Also, a cross and two trees (an apple tree and a palm tree) are carved on the pediment - these are symbols of the expulsion of mankind from Paradise and the Resurrection of Christ. All this splendor ends with bell towers, decorated with clocks and sculptures.
The church of Santa Cruz was made in the baroque style, which is especially reflected in its interior design. Inside, the coffered vault of the temple, the gilded altar, organ and wonderful arches, as well as religious paintings of the 17th-18th centuries, are extremely interesting. This church is filled with light, it is decorated in moderation, without deliberate excess and pretentiousness.
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Particularly expressive is the main facade of the temple, which surprises with its rich carved decoration and symbolism. Thirteen images are carved on it, telling the story of the Passion of Christ, which are closed by the figures of a rooster. There is even a belief that when you approach the facade of the church, you need to make a wish, and if you can immediately find these two roosters, then it will certainly come true.
Also, a cross and two trees (an apple tree and a palm tree) are carved on the pediment - these are symbols of the expulsion of mankind from Paradise and the Resurrection of Christ. All this splendor ends with bell towers, decorated with clocks and sculptures.
The church of Santa Cruz was made in the baroque style, which is especially reflected in its interior design. Inside, the coffered vault of the temple, the gilded altar, organ and wonderful arches, as well as religious paintings of the 17th-18th centuries, are extremely interesting. This church is filled with light, it is decorated in moderation, without deliberate excess and pretentiousness.
Want to see with your own eyes - tours to Portugal, Travel Agency "Hot Line", www. hot. com. ua, +38(044)592-24-26, +38(050)418-7505, +38(067)440-3682
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