Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viana do Castelo > Ponte de Lima > Ponte de Lima > Queijada
The Church of Saint John the Baptist of Queijadas is located in the area of Queijada, a civil parish integrated into the municipality of Ponte de Lima. It is situated in an area that typically reflects the rural and tranquil environment of Alto Minho, characteristic of this region in northern Portugal.
Its presence marks the central point of this community, offering insight into local life and the history of the place.
The history of the Church of Saint John the Baptist of Queijadas dates back to a distant past. Although its exact origin is not entirely clear, it is possible that a temple already existed on this site since the 12th century, which underscores its deep connection with the history of the region. A relevant point in its chronology arises in the mid-13th century, when the church was under the purview of the Order of the Hospitalers. This military and religious order, with a significant role in medieval Europe, may have been responsible for the construction of the Romanesque-rooted building that stands here.
The architecture of the Church of Saint John the Baptist of Queijadas reflects its long existence. Although it has its foundations in the Romanesque era, the building underwent a profound remodelling in the first half of the 18th century. This intervention endowed the temple with new characteristics, which combine with the vestiges of the previous period, creating an interesting fusion of styles.
The recognition of its historical and cultural importance was formalized in 1967, when the church was classified as an Immovable Property of Public Interest, a status that safeguards this heritage for future generations.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.715425,-8.539202
Coordinates DMS: 41°42'55.5"N 08°32'21.1"W
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