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flaming urns. The pediment, while simpler than those found in churches in the city of
Salvador, has a quatrefoil oculus at center with volutes to the left and right. The portal, while lacking a complex pediment, has fine tracings and volutes with a plaque at center. A coat of arms was originally located above the portal at the choir level. The structure appears to have bell towers to the left and right. They are actually angled walls at the facade and side walls, with simple belfries above.
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