Montalvo's Main Church

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Santarém > Constância > Montalvo

Construction Date

The church was built in the late 18th century, reflecting the temple style of the time, with a simple and functional structure.

Structure and Architecture

, The church has a rectangular floor plan and consists of a single nave.

, The facade is simple, with a window above the door, at the level of the upper choir.

, The bell tower is on the side, separated from the main body of the church.

Church Interior

, The main altar is separated from the rest of the space by a perfect arch.

, In the past, there was a gate on the site, the marks of which can still be seen on the floor slabs.

Points of Interest

, The baptismal font, with a tile panel representing the Baptism of Christ.

, Two holy water fonts, used by the faithful.

, The image of Our Lady of the Assumption, which is a painted wooden sculpture from the 18th century, the patron saint of the church.

, Images of St. John the Baptist and St. Joseph with the Child, which are next to the main image.

Other Important Images

, Saint Anthony and Saint Sebastian, both in Batalha stone, dating from the 16th century. These images, due to their value, have been withdrawn from religious worship.

Cemetery

Until the 19th century, the church had a cemetery in the back, as was customary at the time.

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