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Church of Our Lady of Pleasures

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Leiria > Alcobaça > Aljubarrota > Prazeres

History and Construction

, The oldest church in Aljubarrota, dating back to the 13th century.

, It preserves a magnificent original Romanesque portal.

, Subject to several reconstructions, resulting in a fusion of architectural styles.

Historical Significance

, It is said that D. Nuno Álvares Pereira prayed here before the Battle of Aljubarrota on August 14, 1385.

, The church was the burial site of important figures from the region in the 14th century.

Architectural Features

, Main portal with 13th-century Romanesque influences.

, Mannerist burial chapel from 1596.

, 18th-century Baroque elements, including Joanine altarpieces.

Art and Interior

, Interior rich in artistic details, worthy of a detailed visit.

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

Coordinates DD: 39.56654513764703,-8.931280831045461
Coordinates DMS: 39°33'59.6"N 08°55'52.6"W

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