Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Santarém > Santarém > Romeira e Várzea > Romeira
This church has a history dating back to the 16th century and has undergone several transformations over the years.
The facade, although simple, features a wooden portal dating from 1697, showcasing the architecture of the time.
Upon entering, you will find a single nave with a cradle-shaped ceiling and three altars. The main altar is adorned with a 16th-century sculpture of Saint Blaise, carved in stone, and there is a side altar dedicated to Our Lady of the Conception.
The nave's ceiling is adorned with popular decorative frescoes, and the church is decorated with 17th-century tiles featuring floral patterns.
The chancel features paintings that narrate the story of Saint Blaise, the patron saint of the church, making it a significant part of the visit.
In the porch, you will find a marble tombstone that guards the remains of Pedro Moniz de Albuquerque, born in 1676 and deceased in 1745.
The bell tower is simple, with ornaments at the top.
The Church of São Brás da Romeira is a historical and architectural treasure of great importance, classified as a municipal asset, standing out in the region.
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Coordinates DD: 39.30700693143877,-8.717532536117465
Coordinates DMS: 39°18'25.2"N 08°43'3.1"W
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