Sunday, 21 October 2012

History and heritage. Portugal. Lamego.

Sé Catedral de Lamego

by dourovalley.eu

This unique church built in the twelfth century, presenting a Manueline front and body designed by Nicolau Nasoni. 
This temple has undergone many changes, particularly in the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. 

Inside, three ships will reveal the side chapels with carvings of the eighteenth century, the transept with central lantern, the altarpieces, paintings and stalls. To church, divided into three naves and cruise, attached to the chapter house, cloister and other dependencies. On the opposite side, there are many dependencies and Romanesque bell tower.


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