These two churches will be the hardest to describe because I was so overwhelmed when I found them. My best definition for these two churches standing side by side is a live Art History class before your eyes.
The Carmelites church, on the left, built in the first half of the 17th Century, is a clear example of early Baroque. On the right, the Carmo church, built during the second half of the 18th Century, is a clear example of Rococo style.
Both churches are so close together that you might think they’re a single building with, oddly, two different facades. Make sure you look closely. There’s a very narrow building between them.
Step back and position yourself in front of the Porto University Rectory building across the street, soak it all in and then compare the details of one and the other.
I loooove Porto, and I like the article!! It really as amazing churches!
Stunning city! And since we returned, I discovered churches we completely overlooked at the time 🙂 Just another reason to go back