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Igreja de Santa Bárbara Church, São Jorge Island
Be surprised by the artistic wealth of the Igreja de Santa Bárbara Church, in São Jorge Island, Azores.
Igreja de Santa Bárbara Church
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The Igreja de Santa Bárbara Church is located in a quiet and isolated area in the suburbs of the city of Urzelina, São Jorge Island, Azores, Portugal. This church has a simple facade, but on its inside exhibits the greatest artistic treasure of São Jorge Island, so it is convenient to visit it calmly.
On its origins, it was a modest chapel which was remodelled to host a 1845 image found by a fisherman in the bay; and was later enlarged in a work which took more than 260 years.
Currently, its interior hides the most important artistic jewel of the island, a Baroque compound of the 18th century made up of 6 tiles mosaics representing the life of the patron saint; the major golden carving reredo which extends to the sides and arches; and the paneled and painted ceiling with two episodes of Christ’s life, the pulpit and the nave paintings covered by a trough, an inverted ship hull.
Beside the church is situated the Casa de Vigía House, dating from 1647, and was a defensive bastion against pirates.
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Location:
Isla de São Jorge , Azores, Portugal
Opening Hours:
From 9:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00.
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