This church was built in 1737, with great simplicity and elementary architecture. In 1750 it is blessed and welcomes the image of the patron. In 1881, works were restarted with the demolition of the provisional structures and houses that were in front of the body of the church.
Largo do Toural 105 4810-426
Guimarães
The work ended at the beginning of the 20th century, without the two planned towers having been built, but only one. The plan of the church is longitudinal, with a chancel and a single rectangular nave. The chancel is separated from the nave by a round arch, with a blue and gold carved altarpiece, a manifestation of the eclectic taste of the late 19th century. XIX.
Located in the “visiting room” of the city and although incomplete, in 1751, by pardon of the Holy See, the church received the title of basilica by Breve de Benedito XIV. It was the first church to receive such a distinction in the Archdiocese of Braga.
Free entrance
Phone: +351 253 410 888
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
8.00h -12.00h / 14.00h-17.30h
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
8.00 am - 12.00 pm
Source: https://www.cm-guimaraes.pt/