Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Santarém > Santarém > Santarém > Alfange
Located in the parish of Marvila, in the historical center of Santarém, near the Torre das Cabaças (Tower of the Gourds).
It is one of the most emblematic monuments of Santarém, representing a rare example of the transition between Romanesque and Gothic architecture in Portugal.
Built in the 12th century by the Hospitaller Order, it was part of an old monastic complex linked to the protection of the city.
It was classified as a National Monument in 1910.
, Combination of Romanesque elements (robust structure, buttresses, and portico with round arches) and Gothic elements (polygonal apse, ogival windows, and gallery considered the first Gothic one in Portugal).
, Presence of a rosette on the facade and Indo-Portuguese sculptures of elephants near the entrance.
Single nave with a ribbed vault and a chancel with decorative arches. The capitals of the columns stand out, with floral and geometric motifs.
, It has been operating inside the church since the 19th century.
, It exhibits archaeological pieces and tombs of great historical relevance, such as those of D. Duarte de Menezes and Martim Chichorro, decorated with detailed sculptures.
The original Romanesque tower was demolished in 1785 to facilitate the passage of the royal carriage of D. Maria I.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_de_São_João_de_Alporão
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.23552981117094,-8.68003230883269
Coordinates DMS: 39°14'7.9"N 08°40'48.1"W
Weather Santarém
On-duty Pharmacy Santarém
