Mercy Church of Soure

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Coimbra > Soure > Soure > Senhor das Almas

History and Foundation

, Founded in 1520 to help the disadvantaged, with an early church near the castle.

, Current construction began in the 17th century, with significant renovations in the 18th century.

Architecture

, Typical structure of the misericórdias (holy houses) of the Mondego region, with a single nave and painted wooden ceiling.

, Facade highlighted by the 17th-century portal and 18th-century Rococo window.

Interior Details

, Spacious interior with arched altarpieces and a gallery adorned with columns.

, Decorative 17th-century ceiling in a basket-handle style, recently restored.

Sacred Art

, Highlighted by the 17th-century painted ceiling with illusionistic effects.

, Collection of eighteen paintings, predominantly from the 17th and 18th centuries, including a "Last Supper" of artistic value.

Classification and Recognition

, Classified as a Property of Public Interest due to its historical and architectural importance.

Other Related Attractions

, Chapel of Quinta de Baixo, near Soure, with a Manueline portal and Renaissance sculpture of Our Lady with the Child.

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