Church of Our Lord of Socorro
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The Church of Our Lady of Socorro is a magnificent 18th century baroque
style temple located in Labruja
, Ponte de Lima.
Big festivals are held in honour of Our Lady of Socorro on the first Saturday and Sunday of July, attracting many people from portuguese diaspora (from Brazil, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, etc.).
Baroque
The Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music...
style temple located in Labruja
Labruja
Labruja is a civil parish in the municipality of Ponte de Lima in northern Portugal. In 2001 the scattered population of this parish included 478 inhabitants, dispersed within a narrow valley of 14.56 km².-History:...
, Ponte de Lima.
Big festivals are held in honour of Our Lady of Socorro on the first Saturday and Sunday of July, attracting many people from portuguese diaspora (from Brazil, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, etc.).