Parish Church of Quiaios

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Coimbra > Figueira da Foz > Quiaios

Dedicated to Saint Mamede

, Patron saint of the village.

, Historically linked to the churches of S. Teotónio de Brenha and Santa Cruz do Castelo de Redondos.

Origin and History

, Expanded from an ancient chapel, dated 1635.

, Completion of works in 1659, as inscribed inside.

, Significant renovations since the 18th century.

Architecture and Structure

, Simple main façade with a bell tower on the right.

, 18th-century main altar made of wood.

, Side altars from later periods.

, Wooden coffered ceiling.

Decorative and Artistic Elements

, Painting on the main altar depicting Saint Mamede, by Luís Serra (1893).

, Lateral altarpieces with sculptures of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Our Lady of Fatima.

, Pulpit and upper choir inside.

, Unusual colorful tiles.

, Bells in the tower dated 1787 and 1862.

Recognition and Classification

, Classified as a Property of Municipal Interest since 2004.

, Considered one of the most significant churches in the municipality of Figueira da Foz.

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