Capela dos Coimbras
Capela dos Coimbras
Monuments
The Chapel of Coimbras is also known by its original name, the Chapel of Our Lady of Conception, or as the Chapel of Senhor Morto (Dead Lord).
It was built in the 16th century (1525) on the orders of João Coimbra, provisor to archbishop Diogo de Sousa. Next door to the chapel, there is his former residence with its original Manueline features even if substantial alterations to the structure were carried out at the beginning of the 20th century. The façade is adorned with the Coimbra family coat of arms.
The work was completed with the same Biscainho skills as used on the Braga Sé. The exterior sculpting was overseen by Hodart. Inside, attention is drawn to the main altar and the statue of "the placing of the Lord in the tomb", both attributed to João de Ruão. The retable is set off by 18th century tile panelling with designs depicting the creation of the world with unusual depictions of Adam and Eve.
Image by Manuel Correia/Direnor
It was built in the 16th century (1525) on the orders of João Coimbra, provisor to archbishop Diogo de Sousa. Next door to the chapel, there is his former residence with its original Manueline features even if substantial alterations to the structure were carried out at the beginning of the 20th century. The façade is adorned with the Coimbra family coat of arms.
The work was completed with the same Biscainho skills as used on the Braga Sé. The exterior sculpting was overseen by Hodart. Inside, attention is drawn to the main altar and the statue of "the placing of the Lord in the tomb", both attributed to João de Ruão. The retable is set off by 18th century tile panelling with designs depicting the creation of the world with unusual depictions of Adam and Eve.
Image by Manuel Correia/Direnor
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Largo de São João Souto 4700-326 Braga
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