Portuguese Architecture

Chapter 1

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THE EARLY BUILDINGS IN THE NORTH

The oldest buildings are in the North--Very rude and simple--Three types--Villarinho--São Miguel, Guimarães--Cedo Feita, Oporto--Gandara, Boelhe, etc., are examples of the simplest--Aguas Santas, Rio Mau, etc., of the second; and of the third Villar de Frades, etc.--Legend of Villar--Sé, Braga--Sé, Oporto--Paço de Souza--Method of roofing--Tomb of Egas Moniz--Pombeiro--Castle and Church, Guimarães 29-43