Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Beja > Ourique > Garvão > Garvão e Santa Luzia
Situated in the locality of Garvão, which is part of the municipality of Ourique and the union of parishes of Garvão and Santa Luzia, this church is integrated into the village environment. Its discreet and harmonious presence contributes to the landscape and urban setting, marking a central reference point for those exploring the streets of Garvão.
The Church of Nossa Senhora da Assunção is a notable example of Manueline architecture in the Baixo Alentejo region. It is characterized by its longitudinal plan, a common configuration in smaller temples built during the reign of King Manuel I. Its construction reflects the aesthetic language and artistic trends of the era, presenting a style that combines construction robustness with the subtlety of details.
On the exterior of the temple, the main portal captures attention due to its high plastic quality, inviting close observation of its decorative elements. Inside, the church reveals the mastery of its construction through its ogival rib vaults, which are complemented by bosses and corbels carved in stonework. A particularly significant detail is the presence of the cross of the Order of Santiago on one of these corbels, a symbol that underscores the temple's historical and cultural connection to the military orders that once shaped the Baixo Alentejo territory.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 37.708257525131714, -8.344576831262142
Coordinates DMS: 37°42'29.7"N 08°20'40.5"W
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