Church of Saint Anthony

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Faro > Lagos > Lagos > Ameijeira de Baixo

History of the Church of Saint Anthony

, Commissioned and completed by the military in 1707.

, Destruction by the 1755 Earthquake and reconstruction in 1769.

, Damage during the French occupation in the 19th century.

, Classified as a National Monument in 1924.

, Reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake.

Lagos Regional Museum

, Founded in 1930 to house archaeological remains and historical collections.

, Highlights include painting, ethnography, numismatics, archaeology, and sacred art.

, Monumental portico of the Church of the Maritime Commitment.

Conservation and Restoration Works

, Repair of the vault, gilded woodcarving, and mural paintings.

, Expansions and modifications in the museum.

, Temporary closure in 2013 for analysis and studies.

, Restoration and requalification between 2015 and 2016.

Reopening of the Church

, Official reopening in January 2016.

, Reopening ceremony with a baroque music concert.

, Cost of the works approximately 350 thousand euros.

Architecture and Heritage

, Example of Portuguese Baroque.

, Modest facade with the main door facing west.

, Internal decoration with gilded woodcarving, tiles, and paintings.

Location and Visiting

, Located in the city of Lagos, in the Algarve, Portugal.

, Located in the historical center of the city.

, Easy access to other tourist attractions and amenities.

, Possibility to visit the church and the adjacent museum.

Cultural Activities

, Holding cultural events throughout the year.

, Concerts, temporary exhibitions, lectures, among others.

, Enriching experience for visitors.

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

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