Igreja de São Jorge, São Jorge

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The Igreja Matriz de São Jorge (Mother church of Saint George) is a church and parish located in São Jorge on the island of Madeira in Portugal.[1]

The church was built in Baroque style in the 17th century. While austere from the outside, it is richly decorated inside. It was dedicated to Saint George.[1] The church is the largest Baroque church on the island.[1]

The church has a single nave. It features several altars, especially a high altar, with rich decoration in gilded wood.[1][2]

References

  1. 1.[1.2][1.3][1.4]"São Jorge Mother Church". visitmadeira.com. 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  2. 2."Igreja Paroquial de São Jorge". monumentos.gov.pt (in Portuguese). 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024.