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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾
May 27, 2025
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History & Significance
Construction: The church's origins date back to the early 16th century. It was founded by João Fernandes do Arco between 1520 and 1523 and was originally a chapel. In 1472, the civil parish of Calheta was divided into the independent parish of Arco da Calheta, and the Chapel of São Brás became the center of the new parish.
Reconstruction: The current church was built between 1744 and 1754 under the direction of the architect Diogo Filipe Garcês in the Mannerist and Revivalist styles. It was consecrated on January 1, 1755.
Construction: The church's origins date back to the early 16th century. It was founded by João Fernandes do Arco between 1520 and 1523 and was originally a chapel. In 1472, the civil parish of Calheta was divided into the independent parish of Arco da Calheta, and the Chapel of São Brás became the center of the new parish.
Reconstruction: The current church was built between 1744 and 1754 under the direction of the architect Diogo Filipe Garcês in the Mannerist and Revivalist styles. It was consecrated on January 1, 1755.
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Chris
June 5, 2023
Hiking
Beautiful village church with a unique ceiling, beautiful forecourt and fountain with a view - the carillon reminds a little of Big Ben 😉
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