Figueiró Santiago Church

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Porto > Amarante > Figueiró > Bairro

Location

The Figueiró Santiago Church is located in the Figueiró Neighborhood, an area that belongs to the town of Figueiró, in the municipality of Amarante. This municipality is situated in the Porto district and in the Tâmega e Sousa sub-region, in northern Portugal. Its position in the territory suggests a central point, easily identifiable for those traveling in the area.

A Community Landmark

Locally known as the Church of São Tiago, this religious building stands as a landmark for the Figueiró community. Its name refers to the former parish of Santiago de Figueiró, which today is part of the Union of Parishes of Figueiró (Santiago and Santa Cristina). The church plays a role in the social and spiritual life of the residents, marking the urban landscape of the parish with its presence. It is a place that reflects the identity and history of the area.

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