Parish Church of Safara

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Beja > Moura > Safara

Location

The Safara Parish Church is located in the parish and town of Safara, municipality of Moura, district of Beja, in Portugal.

History

This temple originated in the year 1500 and was completed around 1602.

Architecture

Although its construction began during the reign of Manuel I of Portugal, the church only presents Manueline style elements in the columns of its naves (one central and two lateral). The facade measures approximately 13 meters wide by 27 meters long. At the main entrance and on each side of the door, there are composite order columns made of marble stone, supporting a valuable tympanum.

Interior

The interior of the church has Gothic arches, the floor is covered with brick tiles, and the altars are works of carving.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_Paroquial_de_Safara

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