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Carlos Amarante | |
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| Born | 30 October 1748 |
| Died | 22 January 1815 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse | Luísa Clara Xavier |
| Parent(s) | Manuel Ferreira da Cruz Amarante, Maria Josefa Rosa de Almeida |
| Buildings | Bom Jesus do Monte, Populo Church, Boat Bridge, Brejoeira Palace |
Carlos Luís Ferreira da Cruz Amarante (30 October 1748 – 22 January 1815) was a Portuguese military engineer and architect. He played a key role in the transition from Baroque and Rococo styles to Neoclassicism in Portugal.[1]
Largely self-taught, he began his career in Braga, where he designed religious and civic buildings that balanced traditional ornamentation with emerging neoclassical influences. His most notable work is the church at the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, a landmark of late 18th-century Portuguese architecture. Later in his career, he fully embraced Neoclassicism in Porto, designing churches and infrastructure projects, including the city's first permanent bridge over the Douro River.
- ^ "Edifício da Reitoria da U.Porto - Projetistas: Carlos Amarante (1748-1815)". Universidade do Porto (in European Portuguese). 2016-06-23. Retrieved 2025-02-19.