Igreja Matriz de Valongo e Capela do Sr. dos Passos

Igreja Matriz de Valongo e Capela do Sr. dos Passos

With royal authorization, the building began in 1794, with the help of a food tax, extended in 1796 to the imposition of five kings on each bushel of wheat. Still under construction in 1809, it was the barracks of French invading troops. In 1823 there was the celebration of the new mass and, in 1837, in the sacristy the first meeting of the councilor of the municipality of Valongo took place, meanwhile created in 1836.
 



Rua Sousa Paupério, 4440-452

Valongo

Description

Of neoclassical architecture, it follows the layout of the church of Lapa, Porto. The magnificence of volumetry stands out in the landscape and in its interior we find an excellent collection from the middle of the century. XIX. The decoration of the ceilings includes an interesting set of paintings with the evangelists, in the chancel, and Marian emblems, in the nave. The neoclassical altars were designed to receive images from the most renowned imaginary, incarnators and painters of the time, such as João Baptista Ribeiro, João António Correia and Francisco José Resende.

In the immediate vicinity is the chapel of Senhor dos Passos, which served as a parish church, while the construction of the headquarters lasted.

Source: https://www.cm-valongo.pt/

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Rua Sousa Paupério, 4440-452 Valongo

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