Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Bragança > Torre de Moncorvo > Torre de Moncorvo
, Located in Torre de Moncorvo, a town in the Northeast of Trás-os-Montes.
, Replaced a medieval temple and is dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption.
, National Monument since 1910.
, Notable for its bell tower that gave the town its name.
, Construction began around 1544, extending into the following century.
, Granite facade dominated by a quadrangular tower with a Mannerist altarpiece portico.
, Niches with sacred sculptures, images of Saint Peter, Saint Paul, and Our Lady of the Assumption.
, Architectural details such as Corinthian columns, entablature, and pinnacles.
, Upper part with balconies, bells, and clock. Cornice with gargoyles and balustrade.
, Three naves divided by circular pillars and covered by a vault with multiple ribs.
, Four altars in the side aisles, high choir with organ.
, Tripartite head with apse and apsidioles, chancel with barrel vault.
, Frescoes on the walls of the chancel, stalls for the beneficiaries, and gilded wood carving altarpiece.
, Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament and Our Lady of Sorrows.
, Polychrome wood altarpiece from the 17th century.
, Representations of the Incredulity of Saint Thomas, Resurrection of Christ, Evangelists, and Doctors of the Church.
, Scenes of the Passion of Christ and sacred sculptures on the upper floor.
, Painted wooden triptych, depicting the Presentation of the Child Jesus to Saint Anne.
, Flemish and Renaissance influences, dated between 1500 and 1520.
, Important religious and architectural heritage of Torre de Moncorvo.
, Interesting destination for tourists interested in history and sacred art.
, Guided tours can offer insights into the rich history of the church and the region.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.173849807105846, -7.05294366218116
Coordinates DMS: 41°10'25.9"N 07°03'10.6"W
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