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Clérigos Church
Sight4.6 · 13 0954.3 · 8 961≈ 32 minFree entry
Commissioned by the Brotherhood of the Clerics, this landmark Baroque church was designed by Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni and completed in 1748. Standing on a sloping hill in Porto, the church is noted for its distinctive elliptical nave, ornate granite facade embellished with Rococo carvings, and a stunning polychrome marble retable. The building connects directly to the famed 75-meter bell tower that defines the city skyline.
Highlights
- Masterpiece of Portuguese Baroque designed by Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni
- Unique elliptical nave adorned with exquisite gilded wood and marble retables
- Elaborate exterior stone carvings, scrolls, and sculpted religious figures
- Free access to the church interior with optional climb to the attached tower
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