Igreja da Misericórdia de Tavira

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Igreja da Misericórdia de Tavira is a notable 16th-century Renaissance church in Tavira, Portugal, renowned for its azulejo tile panels and richly carved main portal.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Renaissance church
Roman Catholic church
church
cultural heritage site
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle Mannerist architecture
Renaissance architecture
associatedWith Santa Casa da Misericórdia
builtInCentury 16th century
constructionStart mid-16th century
country Portugal
dedicatedTo Our Lady of Mercy
denomination Roman Catholic
floorPlanType single-nave church
hasArtForm Portuguese azulejo
religious tile art
hasCulturalSignificance important example of Renaissance architecture in the Algarve
one of the most notable churches in Tavira
hasDecoration azulejo tile panels
hasFacadeFeature Renaissance pediment
ornate stone portal
sculpted figures
hasInteriorDecoration blue-and-white azulejo tiles
gilded woodwork altarpieces
narrative azulejo panels
hasMainPortalFeature richly carved stone portal
hasMainPortalStyle Renaissance
heritageDesignation Imóvel de Interesse Público
languageOfLiturgicalUse Portuguese
locatedIn Algarve
Faro District
Tavira
southern Portugal
locatedInOldTown historic centre of Tavira
material stone
notableFor Renaissance portal
azulejo tile panels
rich interior decoration
openToPublic yes
region Iberian Peninsula
religiousAffiliation Catholic Church
usedFor religious services
tourist visits

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Tavira
hasLandmark

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