Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Aveiro > Oliveira de Azeméis > São Martinho da Gândara > Herdade
The Parish Church of São Martinho da Gândara is located in the Herdade area. This area is part of the locality of São Martinho da Gândara, one of the places that constitute the municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis. Its position in Herdade places it in a more residential environment, characteristic of a local residential area, offering a point of reference in the urban landscape of this area.
As the Parish Church, this building plays a prominent role in the life of the São Martinho da Gândara community. It is here that residents gather for celebrations and where part of the local identity and traditions that shape life in the village are kept alive. The church represents a link with the history and culture of the region.
For those visiting the locality, it can be a moment of pause and discovery of the heart of the community. The atmosphere inside a parish church generally offers a space conducive to serene reflection, away from the pace of daily life. Its simple and dignified presence, typical of churches serving local communities, invites a moment of contemplation and observation, allowing one to feel the calmer pulse of life in Herdade.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.8560342,-8.5334225
Coordinates DMS: 40°51'21.7"N 08°32'0.3"W