Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Guarda > Sabugal > Pena Lobo > Sítio da Igreja
Situated in the locality of Pena Lobo, in the municipality of Sabugal, district of Guarda, the Parish Church of Pena Lobo, also known as the Church of São Nicolau (Saint Nicholas), stands at a central point of the "Sítio da Igreja" (Church Site), a name that underlines its importance in the urban fabric of the village. Its location allows it to harmoniously integrate into the rural landscape of Beira Interior, with views of the fields and mountains that characterize this area. The surroundings offer a tranquility that invites reflection, typical of Beira villages.
The Church of São Nicolau exhibits the simplicity and solidity characteristic of Portuguese rural religious architecture. Built mostly from granite masonry, a material abundant in the region, its structure is modest but robust, bearing witness to the passage of several generations. It is common for such edifices to have undergone interventions and adaptations over time to suit the community's needs, while nonetheless maintaining their original layout and traditional profile, which blends into the landscape. The bell tower, a distinctive element, projects over the houses, marking its presence in the village's silhouette.
As the epicenter of Pena Lobo's spiritual and social life, the Parish Church of São Nicolau represents a meeting point and source of unity for its inhabitants. Over the centuries, it has been the venue for celebrating the most important moments in the community's life, from annual religious festivities in honour of its patron saint, Saint Nicholas, to rites of passage. Its interior, though typically simple, invites contemplation and reflection, mirroring the profound faith of the local people and their connection to the village's history and traditions.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.3925011,-7.2043715
Coordinates DMS: 40°23'33.0"N 07°12'15.7"W
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