Lapa Church

Lapa Church, officially Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Lapa (Parish Church of Our Lady of Lapa) is a Parish church in the Portuguese city of Póvoa de Varzim. It was built in 1772[1] by the local fishermen community. Despite its simplicity it has some interesting features and cultural interest such its old lighthouse, once a link between the church and the fishermen at sea.

Traditional marriage marks, Siglas poveiras, can be found in the church.

References

  1. ^ "PÓVOA DE VARZIM". Portugal Travel Guide. http://www.portugaltravelguide.com/en/povoa_de_varzim.htm. Retrieved 2008-02-17.