Church of Saint Peter or Sertã's Main Church

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Castelo Branco > Sertã > Sertã

Location and Designation

, Located in Sertã, Portugal, the Church of São Pedro is also known as the Sertã Main Church or the Sertã Parish Church.

Historical Significance

, Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1974.

, Replaced an earlier 15th-century church.

Architecture

, 15th-century construction with works extending into the 16th century.

, Structure with a floor plan composed of three juxtaposed rectangles.

, Main facade with a portal, large window, and angled gable.

, Interior naves separated by Gothic arches.

, Painted wooden roofs and a barrel vault in the chancel.

Decorative Elements

, Tile panels on the wall sections.

, Gilded wood altarpieces in the national Baroque style.

, Preservation of choir stalls from the Collegiate Church and 16th-century Portuguese painting.

Highlights in the Collection

, Painting on wood representing São Pedro, by Vasco Fernandes.

Historical Curiosity

, In May 1951, an incident during a religious ceremony resulted in panic and caused two deaths and many injuries.

Builders and Artists

, The 15th-century builder was João Anes Pedro de Ourém.

, The painter-gilder was Francisco da Rocha.

, The carvers were António Gomes and Domingos Nunes.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_de_São_Pedro_(Sertã)

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