Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Portalegre > Marvão > Galegos > Santa Maria de Marvão
The Church of São Sebastião dos Galegos is located in the tranquil, small village of Galegos, part of the civil parish of Santa Maria de Marvão, in the municipality of Marvão. Situated in a predominantly rural setting, the church offers a glimpse into authentic Alentejo life, surrounded by landscapes where cork oaks and chestnut trees predominate.
Its position in the village allows visitors to appreciate the region's calm and natural beauty, a short distance from the historic town of Marvão and the border, which shape the identity of this area of Alto Alentejo.
This is a small chapel notable for its modest and traditional design, characteristic of the religious buildings that dot the villages of Alentejo. The simplicity of its lines reflects unpretentious architecture, yet with a strong sense of belonging to the local community.
The church is dedicated to Saint Sebastian, its patron saint. This devotion to Saint Sebastian, a figure of great symbolism in the Christian faith, underlines the spiritual heritage and the church's importance as a center of worship and gathering for the inhabitants of Galegos.
In Galegos, the most significant religious celebrations of the locality take place in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary. This fact, that the main festivities are dedicated to a saint different from the church's patron, is an interesting aspect that reveals the richness and diversity of traditions and faith that remain alive in this Alentejo community.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.3703541,-7.3262907
Coordinates DMS: 39°22'13.3"N 07°19'34.6"W
Weather Galegos
On-duty Pharmacy Galegos
