Icawa
Igreja de Santo António
bayi 61 abantu basekuhlaleni abayincomayo,
Indawo
1 R. Gen. Alberto da Silveira
Lagos, Faro
Amacebiso asuka kubantu basekuhlaleni
Built in 1707, it was rebuilt after the earthquake destroyed most of the building and its gilded. It is a building in Baroque style, whose exterior simplicity contrasts with the decorative inner wealth. The decor in gilt is considered the most beautiful in the country.
From the outside you might wonder how this church could be listed as a Portuguese National Monument. There’s an unadorned whitewashed facade crested by two bell-towers, but this gives way to a resplendent nave. Every surface is coated with detailed gilded woodcarving, azulejos or paintings. The frescos in the ceiling vaults are a standout, and the paintings on the walls depict the life of St Anthony of Lisbon.
From the outside you might wonder how this church could be listed as a Portuguese National Monument. There’s an unadorned whitewashed facade crested by two bell-towers, but this gives way to a resplendent nave. Every surface is coated with detailed gilded woodcarving, azulejos or paintings. The f…