Church of São João Evangelista / Carmelite Church of Aveiro (Aveiro)
In one of the main locations in the city, you can find the Church of São João Evangelista / Igreja Carmelita, an amazing place of worship worthy of all eyes. Of unmatched beauty, this nave has tables, paintings, golden sculptures, ceilings full of ancient paintings and a splendid retable.
The history of this church dates back to the 17th century, and it was the Andrade family who donated the land to the Discalced Carmelites. They were forced to carry out works to create what is now recognized as one of the main sites in the city. Years later this space was expanded, restructured and works of more than 200 years were carried out in this monument.
A visit to the Church of São João Evangelista / Igreja Carmelita is an unforgettable experience: walking through its nave, seeing the sculptures and paintings with golden and historical details, and being surprised by the retable on the level of detail and finishing. It is in this way that the visitor can fill his day with the historical richness of the region. Come and get to know the icon of the city up close!
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