Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viana do Castelo > Ponte de Lima > Rebordões > Souto
The Church of São Salvador de Rebordões is serenely located in the Souto area, in the village of Rebordões, an integral part of the municipality of Ponte de Lima. Situated next to a road and surrounded by a large paved courtyard, the church stands out in the urban environment that surrounds it. Its presence is further enhanced by the existence of a calvary cross dated 1642 and a cemetery nearby, elements that complement its historical and contemplative aura. A small alminha (wayside shrine) discreetly leans against the end wall of the chancel, adding a picturesque detail to the ensemble.
This religious temple is a testament to the passage of time and the architectural evolution in the region. It is believed that the original foundation of the church dates back to the 13th century, with an inscription from 1255 suggesting this antiquity. However, its current appearance is the result of a profound transformation that occurred in the 18th century. Classified as a Property of Public Interest, the Church of São Salvador de Rebordões represents a point of interest for those who appreciate history and built heritage.
The church is a fascinating example of the transition between styles, featuring reminiscences of Romanesque architecture, noticeable in some corbels supporting the cornice and in the fenestration scheme of part of the nave, and Baroque elements that remodeled it. Its exterior, with a longitudinal plan, stands out for its frontispiece, flanked by pilasters and topped by a triangular pediment with pinnacles. The straight lintel portal, above which a quadrilobed oculus opens, is one of its visual focal points. The bell tower, a later addition from 1934 in Neo-Gothic style, gives the façade remarkable verticality. The walls, mostly made of granite, display the characteristic robustness of local architecture.
Inside the Church of São Salvador de Rebordões, the artistic and decorative richness reveals itself to visitors. The space is filled by a high choir and side chapels adorned with gilded woodcarving altarpieces, representing distinct periods: the altarpiece of the chancel and that of the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are in the "National Style", while two other lateral ones are "Joanine". The pulpit and the stuccoes of the chancel, along with the patterned tiles on the wainscoting, exhibit a Neoclassical influence. The coffered ceiling of the nave is composed of painted panels with floral motifs, and the curved ceiling of the chancel features medallions of the four Evangelists and a central image of Jesus, adding a final touch of beauty and symbolism to the environment.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.72058601,-8.56576774
Coordinates DMS: 41°43'14.1"N 08°33'56.8"W
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