Church of Saint Bartholomew, including all of its integrated heritage

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Coimbra > Coimbra > Coimbra > Baixa

Location

, Located in Largo de São Bartolomeu, in the former parish of São Bartolomeu, in the city of Coimbra.

Classification

, Monument of Public Interest since 2011.

History

, Existence confirmed since the mid-10th century.

, Donated to the Monastery of Lorvão in 957.

, Rebuilt in Romanesque style in the 12th century.

, Reconstructed in the 18th century due to the ruinous state of the previous structure.

, Reconstruction works started on July 16, 1756.

Architectural Features

, Simple Baroque style.

, Exterior highlighted by the portal and two bell towers.

, Interior composed of a nave and a main chapel.

Integrated Heritage

Main Altarpiece

, Gilded and marbled wood carving, typical of the 18th century in Coimbra.

, Frames a large canvas alluding to the Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, signed by the Italian painter Pascoal Parente.

Side Altarpiece

, Mannerist style of the 16th century.

, Paintings alluding to the Death and Resurrection of Christ.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_de_São_Bartolomeu_(Coimbra)

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