Marco de Canaveses Parish Complex

Alvaro Siza Vieira – Church of Santa Maria, Marco de Canaveses, Portugal, 1990-1996

The church forms an "acropolis" while on its site with its back to the noisy street. To reach the raised platform of the church, visitors can use a ramp to the east or three wide flights of stairs from the west, with two main landings that refer to the layout of the city streets.