Parish Church of Santa Cruz das Flores

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Açores > Santa Cruz das Flores > Santa Cruz das Flores > Boavista

History

- Construction of the church began in 1781, under the direction of Father Manuel Lourenço Vieira.

- It was only consecrated in 1859, and the facade reflects two distinct styles due to the long construction period.

- It is classified as a Property of Public Interest, recognizing its historical and architectural importance.

Exterior Architecture

- The church stands out for its imposing facade, with pillars and pedestals.

- The facade is divided into three levels, with columns and decorative elements, including sculpted rosettes.

- Two bell towers flank the facade, each with windows and a bulbous dome.

Interior

- The interior of the church has three naves separated by arches supported by pillars.

- There is an organ in the choir and access to the bell towers.

- A chapel to the left of the entrance contains a baptistery with beautiful polychrome tiles.

Highlights

- The church is an important landmark in Santa Cruz, visible from almost everywhere in the village.

- The facade features impressive architectural details, such as the columns with Ionic and Corinthian capitals.

- The interior is adorned with paintings and wooden ceilings in a vaulted style.

- Be sure to visit the baptistery with stunning tiles and explore the bell towers for panoramic views.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Nossa_Senhora_da_Concei%C3%A7%C3%A3o_%28Santa_Cruz_das_Flores%29

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt