Algarve Tour Travel Guide, information and photos of National Monuments of Portugal, local history and architecture of the Algarve, near the municipality of Loulé, near Vilamoura, Quarteira, Quinta da Ombria, Querença, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Faro Algarve's Tourist Guide - Monuments, Historical sites and architecture and heritage of the Algarve Tourist Guide Loulé - Monuments, Historical sites, architecture and heritage of the Municipality Tourist Guide Almansil - Monuments, Historical sites, architecture and heritage of Almancil Church of San Lorenzo de Almancil In early 18th century there was a small late medieval church on this place. It was basically a ruin though. Its doors were destroyed after centuries of usage and the roof was in awful condition. On September 1722 the inhabitants were desperated due to a severe shortage of water. They decided to dig the earth, looking for fresh water, and promised to build a new temple if the attempt was sucessfull. They found a strong source of the precious liquid and so was started the church of São Lourenço of Almancil. 3 - São Lourenço presents to the Roman emperor, Valerian, the treasures of the Church, namely the poor. 4 - The Saint was is intimidated to abandon faith in Christ and accept the Roman gods. 5 - Sâo Lorenço is placed on a grid to be burned over a slow fire to be his greatest punishment, hoping to divest before the pain. 6 - The Saint is comforted in is martyrdom by an angel of God who takes is soul to heaven. The faithful people, in the middle of the eighteenth century, was much flocked to the chapel of São Lourenço two days before and the day before the feast of the Sain -10 August. More than two or three thousand people was moving on pilgrimage not only for seeing the devotion to St. Lourenço, as the greatness of their festival and fire blazing in the night of the Holy and besides the many dances and the harp of the people who help thee there. In a book manuscript with the music and lyrics of the hymns sung in praise to the patron, highlights the illumination of the Saint, ascending to heaven with several angels. It is likely to have been held in the 2nd quarter of the eighteenth century by an artist of Faro, perhaps, Clement Velho de Saarre. The tiles of the dome of the nave and the chancel, including the dome, were made in 1730 by Policarpo de Oliveira Bernardes. However, the notarial contract was concluded between the Judge of the Brotherhood and the brothers Manuel and Antonio Borges, committing them to give by his account, all the tiles needed to tile the chapel of São Lourenço, both walls and the half orange and base all the tiles with all the perfection and the best possible paints that could be. It is noteworthy in the scene of the coronation of St. Lawrence, the subject of the central dome of the nave, a technical feature of Policarpo in the shadows and brands are loaded with blue obtained by crossing noticeable different strokes. The decoration of the sacristy was also part of the remodeling done in this temple in the 2nd quarter of the eighteenth century. The walls were lined with a great square of tiles with baroque motifs: acanthus leaves, Albarradas, etc... In the middle was placed the most interesting baroque chest of drawers throughout the Algarve region, highlighting the ornamentation carved doors, drawers and the backs. The latter housed the image of the saint. As the carving of the church, the great chest and the Processional image of São Lourenço must have been made by the master carver and sculptor of Faro, master Manuel Martins.
Algarve Tour Travel Guide, information and photos of National Monuments of Portugal, local history and architecture of the Algarve, near the municipality of Loulé, near Vilamoura, Quarteira, Quinta da Ombria, Querença, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Faro Algarve's Tourist Guide - Monuments, Historical sites, architecture and heritage of the Algarve Tourist Guide Olhão - Monuments, Historical sites, architecture and heritage of Olhão Tower Fortress Quartim Quartim Tower Fortress is part of a set of 3 Strengths, existing in the municipality of Olhão and that in ancient times, ensured the protection of this area of the Algarve coast against piracy attacks. This tower will have been built in the second half of the thirteenth or around the early fourteenth century. The year 1328 is the probable date of construction by the King El Rey Dom Dinis. Set in a rural area, stands alone guarding the banks of Quelfes stream of Olhão. Of square plan architecture, is in an advanced state of degradation. However, it is still noticeable traces of the support of the wooden floors, the holes and a frieze that decorates the top of the watchtower. It was part of a group of military defenses guarding this side of Algarve coast The Quatrim Tower Fortress, stands still, solitary in the middle of a farm. This Tower, toghether with the Bias I Tower, are the best preserved of watchmen Towers of the municipality of Olhão. Facing the sea, remains vigilant and silent, takes us to mystical and historical times from pirates age. Approximate coordinates (via Google Earth): 37 º 02 '56.28 "N - 7 47 59.42" W (W)
Algarve Tour Travel Guide, information and photos of National Parks, Mirador and heritage of Portugal, Algarve, near the municipality of Loulé, near Vilamoura, Quarteira, Quinta da Ombria, Querença, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Faro Algarve's Tourist Guide - Monuments, History, Architecture Wonders and historic heritage sites to visit in the Algarve Tavira Tourist Guide, Monuments, History, Architecture Wonders and heritage to see in the city of Tavira Tavira city Roman Bridge Tavira Roman Bridge, also known as "Tavira Old Bridge", it's one of the symbols of the city. The Roman Bridge is the ex-libris of the city and it has a great importance as a route of communication that over time merges the two sides of the village and established the much needed communications in East Algarve.
Algarve Tour Travel Guide, information and photos of National Monuments of Portugal, local history and architecture of the Algarve, near the municipality of Loulé, near Vilamoura, Quarteira, Quinta da Ombria, Querença, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Faro Algarve's Tourist Guide - Culture, Monuments, Historical sites, architecture and heritage of Algarve Faro Touristic Guide - Monuments, historic sites, heritage, culture and Arquitecture of Faro city . The old theater Lethes, located in Faro, downtown, is one of the places to visit in the city. The word means Lethes a mythical river, whose waters had magical powers to erase the memory of the souls the sorrows of life. The building was originally built for the purpose of being a Jesuit college for the teaching of letters in the fourteenth century. In the eighteenth century the building was occupied by occupied by the Neapolitan troops, which was then devastated and desecrated. In the nineteenth century the building was bought by an Italian doctor in order to build a theater in Faro. The fame of the theater would take place later when it was in the hands of Dr Justino Cumano, nephew of the previous owner. This time the theater has changed to improve and increase capacity in the room. Before its closure in 1925, driven by the decline in demands for public performances, the theater was target of restoration works in 1906, achieving a remarkable acoustics. The building then passed in 1951 for possession of the Red Cross, which still has its headquarters in a part of it. In its long history the theater was also used for the operation of a school of music by the Music Conservatory of Algarve. Today, the hall is a very beautiful place of entertainment in a pleasant environment with an old hall style architecture. Apart from knowing the building's facade, I invite you to know the hall that has a great beauty, is enough to know their agenda and attend one of the shows that there arise.
Algarve Tour Travel Guide, information and photos of National Monuments, Historical Sites, Architecture of Portugal and Museums to visit in the Algarve, when in Quarteira, Querença, Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Faro, Portimão and Loulé. Calçadinha Romana de São Brás de Alportel (São Brás de Alportel Roman Road) The São Brás de Alportel "Calçadinha" is an ancient Roman road. It is a monument in the process of classification is the historical and archaeological ex-libris of this town of Algarve. Center Explanatory The Explanatory Center of São Brás de Alportel "Calçadinha" is located in the building of the former municipal slaughterhouse, refurbished in this new cultural space. The objectives of this center are to investigate, protect and promote "Calçadinha" São Brás de Alportel. This site is coordinating the work of archaeological research developed in the municipality. This center is a permanent exhibition - "Calçadinha" São Brás and archaeological heritage of the county. How to Visit From the Explanatory Center and Home of the "Calçadinha" the visitor is guided on a walking over 1480 meters in two sections. On the way there are 12 information boards about the village of Sao Bras de Alportel, the history of the site, the remains and archaeological materials found in the general aspects of the Roman roads of the Algarve, construction techniques and peculiarities of both sections. In section A, with about 100m long, there is a paved renovated in the XIXth Century. In section B, with about 550m in length, there is a paved probably of Roman origin You may also visit Tôr Roman Bridge , 15Km West from here, after the typicall village of Querença Groups of visitors with between 6 and 25 members can request previously a tour Guided of the "Calçadinha" and Historic Center. Contacts Explanatory Center and Home of Calçadinha São Brás de Alportel Address: Rua do Matadour No 2 8150-135 São Brás de Alportel Phone: 289 840 004 Fax: 289 842 455 E-mail: centro.calcadinha @ cm-sbras.pt Nearby: Faro, Albufeira, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Garrão, Vilamoura, Loulé, Querença (10mn drive) Do you like our blog? Please comment and add the AddThis social networks via the button below Thank you!
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