Misericórdia Church
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41.295607231884354
-7.745248341606157
Misericórdia Church
Founded in 1532 by D. Pedro de Castro, the church has undergone various transformationsIt has been a centre of aristocratic faith and, according to some, a Jewish synagogue. The tomb of José Custódio is here, who was popularly considered...
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Founded in 1532 by D. Pedro de Castro, the church has undergone various transformationsIt has been a centre of aristocratic faith and, according to some, a Jewish synagogue. The tomb of José Custódio is here, who was popularly considered the “soldier saint”.He was innocently shot in 1813, and since then people come to revere him as a saint, extolling his virtuesThe architecture of the church is spacious and robust.
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Rua da Misericórdia
5000-653 Vila Real
Rua da Misericórdia
5000-653 Vila Real
Latitude
41.295607231884354
41.295607231884354
Longitude
-7.745248341606157
-7.745248341606157