Igreja Paroquial de Gondomar

The Igreja Matriz de Gondomar, also referred to as the Igreja Paroquial de Gondomar and Igreja de São Cosme e São Damião, is located in the current parish of Gondomar (São Cosme), Valbom e Jovim, in the city and municipality of Gondomar, District of Porto, Portugal.[1]

An inscription above the main portal indicates that construction began in 1727. The Baroque-style church has a bell tower on its north side. On the front side, there are niches containing portraits of the church's patron saints, Cosmas and Damian.

The furnishings include a carved and gilded altarpiece on the main altar and side altars, a painted coffered ceiling and statues of saints, including a portrait of the Virgin and child.

  • High altar
  • Side altarpiece
  • Virgin with child

Bibliography

  • Álvaro Duarte de Almeida, Duarte Belo: Portugal – Património. Círculo de Leitores, 2007

References

  1. ^ "Monumentos". www.monumentos.gov.pt. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
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