Mother Church of Algoso

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Bragança > Vimioso > Algoso

Location

Located in the village of Algoso, municipality of Vimioso, district of Bragança.

Construction Period

16th to 18th centuries.

Architecture

Simple style church, with a single nave and rectangular chancel. It has a quadrangular bell tower and an attached sacristy. Inside, the wooden ceiling and the granite floor in the center stand out.

Dedication

Temple dedicated to Saint Sebastian.

Restoration

In 2013, it underwent rehabilitation works that reinforced the structure and recovered the interior and exterior. The gilded carved altars and sacred art were also restored.

Current Status

Well preserved, being an important point of historical and religious interest in the region.

Curiosity

The original church would have been located next to the castle of Algoso, one of the most emblematic monuments in the area.

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