Church of Our Lady of Grace (Ega) or Ega Main Church

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Coimbra > Condeixa-a-Nova > Condeixa-a-Nova > Ega

History and Architecture

, Church with origins in the 12th century, rebuilt in the 16th century in Manueline style.

, Manueline portal on the facade with the national shield and the Cross of Christ.

, Interior partially covered with 17th-century tiles.

, Highlight for the altarpiece triptych, painted in 1543.

Classification and Importance

, Classified as a Property of Public Interest.

, Historical and architectural importance as an example of the Manueline style.

Altar Retable

, Dated 1543, part of the catalog of Portuguese Primitives.

, Represents Our Lady of Grace and other religious figures.

, Authorship attributed to Diogo de Contreiras or Gregório Lopes.

Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament

, Historical importance for understanding the local tradition.

, Altarpiece attributed to Tomé Velho, a prominent architect, sculptor, and painter.

Bell Tower

, Similar to the tower of the Colégio dos Órfãos in Coimbra.

, Battlements removed in 1964, revealing architectural details.

Decorative Elements

, 17th-century tile crosses illustrate the Stations of the Cross on the exterior.

, Highlight for the main door and the main Chapel in Manueline style.

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