Rui Fonseca's photos with the keyword: church

Organ made in 1785 by Machado e Cerveira in gilded woodcarving. This artistical expression reached a very important technical quality in Portugal and it was exported to places under Portuguese political influence at that time, like Goa, Macao or Brazil.

Pedro Alexandrino painted "Afonso I's vow" referring to the promise made by Portugal's first king (12th century): he'd build a church in the city of Lisbon if the Portuguese troops were able to conquer it. Chiado district

Few people know that "Barroque" comes from the Old Portuguese word "Barroco" which confirms the link between this style and Portuguese culture. Martyrs Church was built in 1765-84 during the period of transition from Barroque to Neoclassic and it's one of the architectural highlights of this period. Chiado district