Church of Our Lady of Conception of Oleiros or Oleiros Main Church

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Castelo Branco > Oleiros > Oleiros > Oleiros-Amieira

History and Importance

- Oldest building in Oleiros, dating back to the 16th century.

- Considered the "Crown Jewel" and classified as a Property of Public Interest.

- Built in honor of Our Lady of the Conception, with renovations over the centuries.

Exterior Architecture

- Simple facade, not revealing all the interior splendor.

- Highlight for the six Doric columns of the facade, originating from an old convent.

Interior Art

- Ceiling of the central nave adorned with 30 polychrome wooden coffers, each representing a religious symbol.

- Five altars decorated with spiral columns and motifs such as vines and birds.

- Highlights for the altars of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Fatima.

Chancel and Sacred Art

- Panels painted in the chancel represent religious symbols.

- Covering in Hispano-Arabic tiles from the 16th century.

- Presence of an image of Our Lady of the Conception in polychrome wood.

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