Church of Saint Peter or Municipal Museum of Sacred Art of Moura

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Beja > Moura > Moura > Quinta de Santo António da Pipa

Mannerist Religious Architecture

The Church of São Pedro, or Municipal Museum of Sacred Art of Moura, has a religious architecture characterized by the Mannerist style, with classical elements such as columns and pillars with classical details on the front.

Interior Decoration with 17th-Century Tiles

The interior of the church is adorned with 17th-century tiles, featuring shades of blue, white, and yellow. The Baroque tile cladding on the wall of the chancel is noteworthy.

Origin and Transformation of the Church

Initially built in 1610 for the Order of Saint Peter, the church underwent a transformation and, since 2004, houses the Museum of Sacred Art of Moura.

Richness of Detail in the Interior

The interior of the church is rich in detail, including a high altar in gilded wood carvings, images of saints, paintings, and chapels dedicated to various invocations.

Classification as a Property of Public Interest

The church has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1963, recognizing its historical and architectural importance.

Museum of Sacred Art

Currently, the church houses the Museum of Sacred Art, allowing visitors to appreciate pieces of sacred art.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt