Mother Church of Góis or Church of Santa Maria Maior including the Tomb of the Count of Sortelha

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Coimbra > Góis > Góis > São Paulo

Location

, Situated at the southern edge of the village of Góis, in the District of Coimbra.

History

, Construction began in the 15th century and was completed in the 19th century.

, Headquarters of a collegiate since 1415.

, Underwent several alterations over the centuries, especially in the 16th century.

Architectural Styles

, Combines Gothic and Renaissance elements.

Classification and Importance

, National Monument since 1910.

Structure and Design

, Single nave with a wooden ceiling.

, Two side chapels, one from the 17th century instituted by the Barreto family.

, Façade and bell tower (separated from the body of the church) rebuilt in the 19th century after the 1755 earthquake.

Chancel

, Designed by Diogo de Castilho's workshop.

, Rib vault.

, First documented work with the participation of Diogo de Torralva.

, Altarpiece with 16th-century paintings, including figures of Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Our Lady of the Assumption, and the Adoration of the Magi.

Tomb of D. Luís da Silveira

, Notable work in the classical style, possibly by Diogo de Torralva or João de Ruão.

, Orant statue of the Count, possibly by Hodart.

, Decorated with Roman grotesque motifs, medallions, and figures of angels.

, Depicts D. Luís da Silveira in prayer, wearing knight's armor, a helmet at his feet, and an open book on a bench with an inscription of the Psalms.

Other Tombs

, Tomb of D. Nuno da Silveira, father of D. Luís, in a plain grave in the chancel.

, Two arcosolia on the Epistle side wall with tomb chests.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_Matriz_de_Góis

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