Church of Our Lady of the Conception or Mother Church of Tancos

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Santarém > Vila Nova da Barquinha > Tancos

Location

Located in Largo da Igreja, in Tancos, Vila Nova da Barquinha, near the Tagus River and the train station.

History

Built in the 16th century, with significant renovations in the 17th century. The church was dedicated to Our Lady of the Conception and has a Mannerist architectural style.

Architecture

, Facade: Simple and imposing, with a stone structure and two images on the sides, one of which is of Our Lady of the Conception.

, Interior: Contains a nave with 17th-century tiles and a chancel with a star vault. The main altar is decorated with gilded wood carvings.

, Altarpieces: The altarpiece of Saint Thomas Aquinas and the lateral altarpiece from the second half of the 17th century stand out, both of great artistic value.

Points of Interest

, Tiles: Colorful patterns and figures that represent saints and religious scenes.

, Pulpit: Baroque style, located next to the altar, with a beautiful stone sculpture.

, Tombs: Several ancient tombs can be seen inside the church, some with inscriptions dating from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Restoration and Conservation

In 2023, the Chancel was restored, and the church was reopened for worship in 2024.

Access

The church can be visited from the central square of Tancos, with a staircase connecting to the river.

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