heritage
Collection of religious items from the 17th to the 19th Century, of note being the Parish Church, particularly for its interior elements.
The Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora das Preces is also distinguished by the harmony of its constituent parts, and for being one of the main places of pilgrimage in the Beiras region A trip to the Chapel of Nª Srª das Necessidades also provides one of the most expansive views in the Beiras.
The religious heritage (chronological order)
- Cruzeiro (17th century)
- Igreja Matriz (Parish Church) (18th century)
- Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Dores (18th century)
- Religious shrine in Rua dos Entalhadores (18th century)
- Religious shrine in Rua Joaquim Costa Reis (18th century)
- Church of St Mary Magdalene (19th century)
- Former cemetery (19th century)
Nearby:
- Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora das Preces (18th and 19th century)
- Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Necessidades
Proposed tour
Chapel of Nª Srª das Dores --> Cruzeiro --> Church of Stª Maria Madalena --> Religious shrine» Religious shrine --> Former cemetery --> Igreja Matriz (Parish Church).
The tour includes a trip to the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora das Preces, about 5km away, and Colcurinho, where you find the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Necessidades.
