Guide Church

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Bragança > Mirandela > Torre de Dona Chama > Guíde

Designations and Location

, Known as the Parish Church of Guíde or Church of São Mamede.

, Located in Guide, in the parish of Torre de Dona Chama, in the Municipality of Mirandela, District of Bragança, Portugal.

Cultural Heritage

, Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1977.

Historical Origins

, Built during the 18th century.

Architectural Features

, Main Façade: Highlights include the straight lintel doorway, with an interrupted triangular pediment and a small niche above.

, Bell Tower: Granite tower with two bells, ending in urns and a small cross.

, Decorative Elements: Quoins with urns, ornamental details.

, Interior: Pavement with ancient tombs, wooden barrel vaulted ceiling.

, Altars: Highlights include polychrome carved altars and altarpiece in the chancel.

, Ceiling: Curved wooden ceiling painted with a central medallion.

Significant Chronology

, 18th Century: Construction of the church.

, 1972: Relocation of the main altar.

, 1986-1988: Completion of repair works.

, 1993: Completion of improvements to the interior.

Religious and Cultural Heritage

, Architectural testimony of the 18th century.

, Decorative details that reflect the art of the time.

, Ancient tombs in the pavement, indicating funerary traditions.

Sacred Art and Architecture

, Polychrome carved altars with Baroque influences.

, Impressive altarpiece in the chancel.

, Ornamental elements that portray religious devotion.

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

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