Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Braga > Vila Verde > Penascais > Vilar
The church stands in the Vilar area, in Penascais, within the municipality of Vila Verde, set in a predominantly rural landscape.
Surrounded by cultivated fields and small clusters of trees, it is situated slightly elevated from the municipal road, offering a discreet yet recognizable landmark in the countryside.
Probably dating from the 18th century, the Penascais Parish Church features a sober Baroque-style facade, crafted from granite ashlar with simple and harmonious lines.
The portal, highlighted by a triangular pediment, and the bell-gable attached to the right gable end, emphasize the contrast between the white of the whitewashed walls and the grey of the local stone.
The immediate surroundings maintain a calm and clean character, conducive to moments of contemplation. Around it stretch cultivated fields that follow the gentle topography, providing a natural setting.
On clear sky days, the luminosity highlights the white of the walls and the granite of the structural elements, creating a play of contrasts that enhances the church's profile against the blue firmament.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.7275985,-8.4312144
Coordinates DMS: 41°43'39.4"N 08°25'52.4"W
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