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Church of Saint Euphemia

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Coimbra > Penela > Penela > Hortas

Style and Architecture

, Simple Renaissance style, influenced by Diogo de Castilho and João de Ruão.

, Structure with three naves and decorated chapels.

Decoration and Art

, Renaissance sculptures from Coimbra.

, Coimbra-style tiles in the chapels.

, Bells dedicated to Saint Barbara, dated 1735.

History and Heritage

, National Monument since 2002.

, Built in the 16th century, with references dating back to 1254.

, Located at the top of the Vila de Penela.

Featured Elements

, Altarpiece of the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

, 15th-century stone sculpture of the Virgin with Child.

, Baroque altars and a stone altar in the side chapel.

Cultural Significance

, Dedicated to Saint Euphemia, an ancient Christian martyr.

, Main portal dated 1551.

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

Coordinates DD: 40.02904085106263,-8.39005857079699
Coordinates DMS: 40°01'44.5"N 08°23'24.2"W

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