Church of Saint Sebastian or Old Church of Our Lady of the Conception

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Faro > Lagos > Lagos > Bairro Operário

History and Location

, Built in the 14th century as the Chapel of Our Lady of the Conception.

, Expanded and consecrated to Saint Sebastian in the 15th century.

, Located in the city of Lagos, Portugal.

Architecture and Styles

, Notable example of 16th-century architecture in the Algarve.

, Mix of various styles due to prolonged periods of construction and reconstruction.

, Three naves of five bays, without a transept, creating a large hall church.

, Doric order columns, with Ionic capitals, support perfect round arches.

, Chancel with stuccoed and patterned vault, side chapels with classical pediments.

, Neoclassical altarpieces considered the largest in the region.

, Mannerist main facade with bell tower and entrance portal.

Chapel of Bones

, National rarity and one of the most important elements in the church.

, Joanine style altarpiece and walls covered with geometrically arranged bones.

, Curved ceiling also covered with bones arranged in coffers.

Cultural Significance

, Classified as a National Monument.

, Visual highlight in the city of Lagos due to its elevated position.

, Located in the historic center of Lagos, near the Municipal Market.

Reconstructions and Conservation

, Damaged by the 1755 Earthquake, subsequently rebuilt.

, Reconstructions in the 19th century and repairs after the 1969 Earthquake.

, Historical importance and preservation as national heritage.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_de_São_Sebastião_(Lagos)

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