Cartaxo Cross

Category: Religious Architecture > Stone Cross

District: Santarém > Cartaxo > Cartaxo > Ribeira do Cartaxo

National Monument

Classified since 1910, it is a historical and artistic piece of great value.

Location

Located next to the Mother Church of Cartaxo, in a small public garden, it was transferred to this location in 1869.

Characteristics

- Sculpted in a single stone, with meticulous details and figures of Christ crucified and Our Lady.

- Includes a column worked with spiral shapes and vegetable motifs, in addition to images of saints at the top.

- Protected by a wooden shed.

Era and Style

Built in the 16th century, it is an example of the Manueline style, famous for its detailed ornaments.

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