Altar and historic tiles of the church Sao Lourenco dos Matos in Almancil

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The church of Sao Lourenco dos Matos is dedicated to the life of martyr Saint Laurence. It is famous because of the extradordinary tiles of 17th century covering all walls of the church. The altar is an artistic tresure of carved wood covered with gold from the ex- colony Brasil.

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Size: 5029px × 3341px
Location: Igreja Sao Lourenco dos Matos, Almancil, Algarve, Portugal
Photo credit: © Cro Magnon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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