Mercy Church of Pinhel

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Guarda > Pinhel > Pinhel > Centro Histórico

Location

The Misericórdia Church of Pinhel is located in Praça Sacadura Cabral, in the center of the city of Pinhel, next to the Church of São Luís.

History

Built in the 16th century, as evidenced by the date 1537 engraved on the altar of the side chapel. The Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Pinhel was also founded at the same time.

Architecture

It presents a Manueline religious architecture, with a single nave, symmetrical side tribunes, and a main chapel. A large eighteenth-century window stands out on the main facade.

Military History

During the French Invasions in 1810, the Misericórdia registry was destroyed and the church was looted by French troops.

Classification

Since 1977, the Misericórdia Church of Pinhel has been considered a Property of Public Interest.

Architectural Details

It has a rectangular plan with a single nave covered by coffers, a main chapel covered with national-style carvings, and a side chapel with a ribbed vault.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_da_Misericórdia_de_Pinhel

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