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Igreja de Sao Rogue

These pictures were taken inside the magnificent Igreja de Sao Rogue (St Roch Church) in Lisbon. It is a 16th  century building made in the tradition of the Jesuits. It has a rich intricate splendour which gives a sense of overawing majesty.

 

 

 

ImageIt has a chapel said to be the world’s most expensive chapel and dedicated to St John the Baptist.

 

 

 

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It was built with precious ornaments and materials like the amethyst, ivory, alabaster,gold,silver,bronze, carrera marble, purple and green porphyry etc.

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ImageI find the detailing that went into the interior of the monument overwhelming.

Talk about dedication and commitment to one’s belief!

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