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Igreja dos Carmelitas

Name: Igreja dos Carmelitas
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Slip into Igreja dos Carmelitas, the austere granite church that hides a gilded baroque and rococo interior. Take a quarter of an hour to study the carved gold and detail, free of charge.

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Full description

Igreja dos Carmelitas was built between 1619 and 1628 for the Discalced Carmelites and is the older and plainer of the two neighbouring churches, with an austere granite facade. That restraint contrasts with an interior of gilded baroque and rococo decoration, with plenty of detail to take in.

Entry is free, which reviewers value compared with the paid church next door. It is closed on Mondays and takes about 15 minutes to see.

Its twin, Igreja do Carmo, is joined to it by a narrow house.

Entry is free, which reviewers value compared with the paid church next door. It is closed on Mondays and takes about 15 minutes to see.

Its twin, Igreja do Carmo, is joined to it by a narrow house.

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Address

Praça de Gomes Teixeira 5, 4050-456 Porto, Portugal · Porto

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Note it is closed on Mondays
free entry makes it a good complement to the paid church next door
look closely at the gold-plated carving inside.

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Reviews

Another stunning church located in Porto. Definitely come here and skip the tourist trap next door. This one is for free and offers so much to see. So much attention to detail, gold plated sights and and wonderful architecture. This church even had a “little museum” you could visit and book to document your visit.

Alice

2/5

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