Santa Maria Church

Álvaro Siza Vieira

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The Church of Santa Maria is also known as the “Church of Marco” or “The Siza Church”.

Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, it is striking in its simplicity. Its minimalist lines attract pilgrimages of architects from around the world to Marco de Canaveses.

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