St John and the church of Barão - Between the Middle Ages and the discovery of Manueline Art

St John and the church of Barão - Between the Middle Ages and the discovery of Manueline Art

place Barão de São João church square
2.00 km
Min 5   Max 15
Minimum Age 12
Target Audience: Families

Guide: José António Martins

November 02 2024
From 10:00 to 13:00

Knowing the church of St. John in the place of Barão and its interior, in a 15th century religious context and with manifestations of Manuelin Art. A discovery with centuries.

How to get there

From the Cultural Center (550m): On foot, exiting from the event’s reception (Cultural Center), go downwards (south) along the road “Estrada da Mata Nacional” for about 300 meters. Turn left “Jacques Favre Castelo Branco” street, passing by the Municipal Market, following the road until its end (150m), reaching the street “Capitão Francisco da Silva Rijo”. Turn right and walk 100m.

From Lagos: Arriving in the city of Lagos, at the Municipal Stadium roundabout, head towards Bensafrim. At the exit of Portelas, take the EM 531 on the left, towards Barão de São João, passing by Monte Judeu. Keep going straight ahead, towards Barão de S. João. Once within Barão de São João, keep straight, bearing right towards “Bensafrim”, going around the Church. You can park at the exit to the village, in a parking lot on the right, behind the church and cemetery, and walk the rest of the way.

 

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