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the main entrance. This central block (consisting of separate registers for the portico, window, bell-tower and clock) were constructed in the
Renaissance-era style, and distinguishable from the younger elements. The belfry includes two rounded arches on the front and back facades, while single arches on lateral faces. Meanwhile, the clock face only appears on the front face of the tower, with lateral arch openings on either side.
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by sillar azulejo tiles in blue and white. Over these are pattern azulejo in blue and yellow, with scenes from the New
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In the first frame of the lateral walls are two narrow windows with rounded frame. On the left wall is the embedded mausoleum of
Cardinal D. José Manuel, who was the second patriarch of Lisbon, and family member of the Counts of Atalaia. The walls of the lateral naves are decorated along the footer
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Flanking the main entrance are two large grated, rectangular windows, midway between the door frame and surmounted window (in the center). While the base is interrupted by a staircase of two flights, of three steps (providing access to the main portico), the three subsequent registers extend above
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Similar public works to the roof were completed in 1969, in addition to repairs to doors and frames, restoration of the pediments, and repair of the stained glass windows in the ossuary.
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Over corbels, on the presbytery wall, is an image of the Virgin. Abutting the fourth column of the lateral nave, is the pulpit with wooden balustrades and stone base.
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The mixture of architectural styles are evident in the front facade of the Church of
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and stars, delimited by pilasters and an entablature. The arch stands on a frame consisting of decorated pilasters and small columnar balustrades. Over the
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The ceiling was repaired, again in 1975, 1979 and 1986, in addition to repairs to the doors, painting and substitution of a column (1975/1979).
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