Church of Cidadelhe or Church of Saint Amaro

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Guarda > Pinhel > Cidadelhe

Location and History

, Located in Cidadelhe, municipality of Pinhel, Portugal.

, Originally built in the 17th century, rebuilt in the 18th century and renovated in 1934.

, Dedicated to Saint Amaro, the local patron saint.

Exterior Architecture

, Baroque style, longitudinal plan structure with nave and chancel.

, Main facade with a decorated straight lintel portal, oculus, and gable.

, Elevations marked by pilastered quoins and fenestrations.

Interior Details

, Gilded wood carving altarpieces in the national style.

, Paintings in coffers on the nave ceiling representing saints.

, Coffers in the chancel with floral motifs, sun, and moon.

Highlights

, Separate bell tower.

, Pulpit on the Gospel side and a wide tribune in the main altarpiece.

, Historical inscriptions on the portal dated 1715 and 1934.

Heritage and Conservation

, Cultural importance in the rural village of Cidadelhe.

, Conservation and interventions throughout the centuries, maintaining its integrity.

Historical Context

, Integrated into a rural and historical setting of Pinhel.

, Reflects religious devotion and local Baroque art.

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