Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Castelo Branco > Fundão > Pero Viseu
Situada na localidade de Pero Viseu, a Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Consolação é um ponto de referência na região do Fundão.The Mother Church of Our Lady of Consolation is located in the village of Pero Viseu, which is part of the municipality of Fundão. The building is situated in the main square of the village, a central space that articulates local life.
Reaching this square allows visitors to immerse themselves in the village atmosphere and observe the church as a dominant element in the locality's urban context.
Observers of the church will notice its longitudinal plan, characteristic of many temples. The building comprises a main nave, which constitutes the body of the church, and a chancel, which is the area of the main altar and appears narrower and lower than the nave.
The structure also includes a sacristy attached to one side of the building. A distinctive aspect is the bell tower, which stands separate from the main body of the church, a particularity that gives it a unique profile.
The history of the Mother Church of Our Lady of Consolation dates back to a period between the 17th and 18th centuries. Although the exact date of its original construction is unknown, its main development occurred during this era.
Over the centuries, the church has undergone several phases. It is known that restoration work was carried out in 1960, which contributed to its preservation and its current state.
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Coordinates DD: 40.2078982,-7.4434966
Coordinates DMS: 40°12'28.4"N 07°26'36.6"W
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