Nossa Senhora do Amparo Church

Nossa Senhora do Amparo Church, Elevated: 1.2.1717 , Feast: 14th November

History: Originally a chapel dependent on the parish of Arossim, the church was built in 1710. It became a parish by the decree issued on 1.2.1717.

Architectural notes:

• Mannerist Neo-Roman style
• Very large size, 5 bays x 4 storeys
• Sequence of Arch-Arch-Oculus-Niche
• Front has template with coupled columns, pediment and niche topped by a relief of a winged cherub and a crown and cross
• Salomonic columns in three storeys
• Large alettes in third storeys
• Gable has spear finials mounted on volutes
• Twin bell towers with spear and ball finials
• Large sheet-roofed porch obscures half of the ground storey