Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Beja > Barrancos > Barrancos
The Barrancos Parish Church is located at a central and easily accessible point in the village. It is situated in Praça da Liberdade (Liberty Square), the main square, standing out in the surrounding urban space. This position makes it a landmark for anyone exploring Barrancos.
The building is situated at an approximate altitude of 350 meters, contributing to its visibility in the local landscape.
This religious temple features architecture that reflects its construction era, the 18th century. Its design is characterized by a longitudinal plan, with a main body that includes three naves inside.
The structure also features a chancel (chapel-mor), the most sacred area of the church, and a sacristy. The exteriors display the simple and robust features of brick masonry construction, plastered and whitewashed, a traditional coating that gives the churches of the region their luminous and characteristic appearance.
The history of the Barrancos Parish Church is linked to the 18th century. An inscription at the apex of the main facade indicates the year 1747 as the construction or reconstruction date of the building we see today.
Older records, from the late 17th century (1687), already mention the existence of a parish priest in Barrancos, suggesting that the presence of a parish church in the village predates the current building. A later date, 1923, is visible above the main portico, indicating probable works or modifications carried out at that time.
Coordinates DD: 38.1294023,-6.975881
Coordinates DMS: 38°07'45.8"N 06°58'33.2"W
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