Mercy Church of Arcos de Valdevez

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Viana do Castelo > Arcos de Valdevez > Arcos de Valdevez

Location

Located in the village of São Paio, in Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal.

Architectural Style

Combines elements of Baroque and Neoclassical styles.

Construction Date

Built between 1595 and 1597.

Decoration

Improvements and decorative details were made over the following centuries.

Origin

Built on the initiative of the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Mercy of Arcos de Valdevez, to which it still belongs.

Classification

Recognized as a Property of Public Interest since 1996.

Reason for visiting

For its historical importance, architectural richness, and connection to the religious tradition of the region.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_da_Misericórdia_de_Arcos_de_Valdevez

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