Hospital and Church of Saint Mark

Igreja de São Marcos, Igreja do Hospital, Sao Marcos Hospital Church, Church of St. Mark
Portugal, Braga
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Hospital and Church of Saint Mark

Igreja de São Marcos, Igreja do Hospital, Sao Marcos Hospital Church, Church of St. Mark
Portugal, Braga
St. Mark's Church was built in the 18th century. as a temple at the hospital, providing assistance to the local residents of Braga and the many pilgrims who came to the city. This long building with two towers was designed by the Portuguese architect Carlos Amarante, after whom the square on which the church building is located is also named. This symmetrical architectural ensemble is made in the Baroque style. On the main facade of the church there are statues of the apostles, and in its center is the figure of St. Mark, the heavenly patron of the hospital. Today the temple does not operate, so only an external inspection of the complex is possible.

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Traveled 8 years ago
Rating 6
The beautiful building of the hospital and the church of St. Mark immediately attracts attention - it stands out in a wide area with its high towers and symmetry, surrounded by wonderful flower beds. This long building with a pronounced central portal and two towers belongs to the hospital, which was founded in 1508 by the decision of the Archbishop of Braga, Diego de Susa, in order to replace several small hospitals and unite them to help local residents and many pilgrims visiting the city. The building of St.
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