Church of Our Lady of the Purification of Represa

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Évora > Montemor-o-Novo > Nossa Senhora da Vila, Nossa Senhora do Bispo e Silveiras > Represa

Location and History

, Located on the Represa Estate, this church is an example of the rural architecture of southern Portugal, dating from the late 15th century.

Unique Structure

, The church has a single nave, a chancel, and a false transept, all with a rectangular plan.

Architectural Features

, Notable for its masonry buttresses and a structure that combines elements of the late Renaissance with Baroque touches from the 18th century.

Baroque Retable

, The church's main altar features an impressive Baroque carving, a work of art worth admiring.

Mural Paintings

, In the lower choir, you will find Joanine mural paintings depicting everyday themes, something uncommon in this type of religious representation.

Rural Setting

, The church is situated on a rural property that includes a main hill, secondary hills, fountains, aqueduct, tanks and other agricultural structures. It is a unique opportunity to get to know the rural environment of the region.

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