Church of Saint Peter (Amarante)

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Porto > Amarante > Amarante > Campo da Feira

Location

Located in the parish of Amarante (São Gonçalo), in the municipality of Amarante, Portugal.

History

The construction of the church began in 1626 with the formation of the Brotherhood of Nossa Senhora da Conceição.

Style

The church's facade is in the Baroque style, reflecting the characteristic architecture of the time.

Pipe Organ

The pipe organ has a special design, with inclined flanks and false pipes that give the impression of being larger. This instrument was restored in 2015 and is believed to have been made by Manuel de Sá Couto, an organ maker from the 19th century.

Heritage

The Church of São Pedro has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1982, highlighting its historical and cultural importance.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_de_São_Pedro_(Amarante)

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