Igreja de São Bento
Church rebuilt after the floods of the river Lima, in 1706. The ceiling makes allusions to the life of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica, through paintings. The walls of the nave are covered with multi-colored 17th century tiles.
Contacts
Praça Frei Gonçalo Velho, 98
4900-511,Viana do Castelo
- tel:258822436258822436
- email: [email protected]
- website: http://www.diocesedeviana.pt/diocese/
- Easy external parking
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Characteristics
Monuments near Igreja de São Bento
Capela das Almas
Ancient 13th century romainc chapel that once was the main chruch. Of the Middle Ages there is only left the south part. It was recovered in the 1700s and the …
Casa dos Pitas
Noble House with rectangular plant and Mannerist main façade of two storeys, probably built in the 17th century. In the Centre of the facade, between your Wind…
Estátua a Manuel Afonso Espregueira
A bust that pays tribute to Manuel Afonso Espregueira, located at the start of the Garden Dom Fernando.
Estátua de Viana
A female statue that represents Viana do Castelo. Crowned by a castle, she has a round caravel on her left hand. There are also four busts that represent the f…
Hospital Velho de Viana do Castelo
Manueline building built in the early 15th century and remodeled in the sixteenth and seventeenth century. Presents two storey rectangular plan with three roof…
