Church of Saint Peter of Ferreira or Church of the Holy Savior

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Porto > Paços de Ferreira > Ferreira > Gilde

Location

Located in the parish of Ferreira, in the municipality of Paços de Ferreira, in the district of Porto.

History

Former convent, with the church being the only part that has been preserved until today. Its construction dates back to the 12th century, standing out for its importance in the Middle Ages.

Architectural Style

The church presents a Romanesque style, with influences from different schools:

Zamora School

Visible in the portico.

Coimbra School

Notable in the capitals.

Local Style

Similarities to the architecture of Unhão in the side doors.

Classification

Recognized as a National Monument since 1928. It is part of the Romanesque Route of Vale do Sousa, which brings together important monuments in the region.

Structure

, Robust building, with a single nave and buttresses on the inside and outside.

, It has an exterior narthex and a bell tower, which, although more recent, blends in well with the original construction.

Internal Details

, The entrance portico has five arches, supported by simple columns with ornamented capitals.

, The chancel is polygonal in shape, with a large arcade and a triumphal arch entrance, reflecting Galician influence.

, The vault of the chancel is divided into two distinct sections, highlighting its volume.

Points of Interest

, The baptismal font, in Manueline style, is notable and displays the coat of arms of D. Diogo de Sousa.

, A Gothic image of Saint Peter, dated from the 16th century, is located inside the church, representing the patron saint of the monastery.

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

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