Church of Our Lady of Fatima

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Évora > Montemor-o-Novo > Foros de Vale de Figueira > União das Freguesias de Foros de Vale de Figueira e Santiago do Escoural

Location

The Church of Our Lady of Fátima is located in Foros de Vale de Figueira, a village that is part of the Union of Parishes of Foros de Vale de Figueira and Santiago do Escoural, in the municipality of Montemor-o-Novo. It serves as the parish church for this community. Its location stands out for being situated in the heart of the Alentejo plain, surrounded by the characteristic cork oak landscapes (montado), dominated by cork oaks.

Architectural Features

The Church of Our Lady of Fátima features architectural traits characterized by their simplicity. Being a relatively recent construction, its design reflects a functional approach, stripped of grand ornaments, focused on its purpose as a place of worship for the parish. This simplicity harmoniously integrates with the surrounding rural environment.

Serenity in the Plain

The church's location in the vast Alentejo plain, flanked by cork oaks, lends it an atmosphere of remarkable serenity. The silence of the countryside, punctuated by the presence of these emblematic trees of the region, creates a space of tranquility that invites reflection and contemplation, contrasting with the hustle and bustle of urban areas. It is a place where human construction merges with the quietude of the surrounding nature.

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