Parish Church of Saint Michael of Escarigo

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Guarda > Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo > Escarigo > Almofala e Escarigo

History

, Built in the 14th century.

, Part of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.

Architecture

, Rectangular plan with a single nave and a higher and narrower chancel.

, Bell tower and belfry on the main facade.

, Diaphragm arches and pointed arches in the nave.

Notable Elements

, Alfarge ceiling in the chancel, from the 16th century, with geometric and vegetal decoration.

, Mannerist and Baroque gilded wood altarpieces and pulpit.

Access and Lighting

, Entrance with porch and cylindrical columns.

, Rectangular windows in the chancel for natural lighting.

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