Tavira, Portugal has a couple of lovely Catholic churches, each with its own distinct style. Plain, fancy, tiled, themed, the churches cover a lot of holy ground.
Here's the interior of the baroque yet understated Igreja de N. Sra. das Ondas. Whitewashed walls and gold touches, a nice pairing.
The altar gets extra bling and a maritime theme. All the work is carved wood, no marble to be had in the area. Why stop at one frame? And throw in some small icons.
Next up, Igreja da Misericórdia. It's famous for the horror vavui of Azulejo blue wall tile. When in doubt, keep covering.
A corner detail. Be careful, stare too long and you'll fall over. In comparison, the elaborately carved and colored icon figures look Amish.
The gold altar. Jesus in a clear coffin box, an army of baby angels bursting from the every surface. Topped with a crown. Did they forget to gild anything?
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