Capela das Almas

Capela das Almas: Two Saints, One Building

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Capela das Almas (Chapel of Souls) exterior covered in blue azulejo tiles depicting scenes of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Catherine, located in the corner of Rua de Santa Catarina and Rua Fernandes Tomás in Porto, Portugal

Capela das Almas in Porto is famous for its blue-and-white azulejos depicting stories from the lives of St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Francis of Assisi. A closer look at these remarkable panels reveals scenes of faith, miracles, martyrdom, and centuries-old Christian artistic traditions.

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Downstream view of the Douro River, Porto's historic Ribeira waterfront, and Arrábida Bridge from the upper deck of the Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto, Portugal

Explore Portugal’s rich cultural heritage, from Porto’s magnificent cathedral, ornate palaces, and six bridges over the Douro River to Sintra’s mysterious Initiation Well. Discover the country’s remarkable history, architecture, art, and engineering achievements, with more destinations, including Lisbon and Fátima, to come.

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