Church · 1756–1768 (Carmo)

Carmo and Carmelitas Churches

Igreja do Carmo e Igreja dos Carmelitas

A house just over 1.5 m wide is built between Carmo and Carmelitas, because two churches could not share a wall.

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The hidden house between two churches 1756-1768

A house just over 1.5 m wide is built between Carmo and Carmelitas, because two churches could not share a wall.

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The great tile wall 1912

A huge azulejo panel of the Carmelite story, designed by Silvestre Silvestri, covers the side façade.

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Twin churches classified together 2013

On 3 May both churches become one national monument.

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Carmo and Carmelitas Churches on the map of Porto