Igreja do Divino Salvador de Alvor

  • Church of the Divino Salvador de Alvor
    Church of the Divino Salvador de Alvor
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  • Divino Salvador, Matriz de Alvor Church
    Divino Salvador, Matriz de Alvor
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  • Alvor church Manueline style door
    Manueline style door

Church of the Divine Saviour

Igreja do Divino Salvador, Matriz de Alvor (Church of the Divine Saviour) dates back to the 16th century, as does its best feature, the Manueline style doorway.

This whitewashed Algarvian church was largely rebuilt in the 18th century in the Rococo style. The interior is fairly impressive consisting of three naves and fine vaulting, some of which dates back to the original church. A lavish high altar and holy water font also date back to the 16th century.

Address

Largo da Igreja
Alvor
Portimão
8500-007

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