Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viana do Castelo > Caminha > Caminha > Terreiro
Located in the town of Caminha, in the district of Viana do Castelo, it is one of the most important religious temples in northern Portugal.
Classified as a National Monument since 1910.
, Built within the medieval walls on top of an old Romanesque chapel.
, Works started in 1488 and were completed in 1556, with the participation of masters from the Basque Country and Galicia.
, It has undergone interventions throughout the centuries, including restorations in 2008.
, Granite building, with three naves, combining Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance styles.
, Round arches on cylindrical columns.
, Frieze of polychrome 16th-century tiles in the central nave.
Located on the main facade, above the portal.
The main one, to the west, and the south side one, with detailed sculptural decoration.
From 1565, with Mudéjar influence, considered one of the best works of artistic carpentry in Portugal.
First documented Renaissance work in the country.
Notable for its altar with the Tree of Jesse in Baroque carving.
With a gilded tabernacle depicting scenes from the Passion of Christ.
Present in the side aisles.
, In 1636, a storm damaged the Manueline parapet and part of the bell tower.
, During the Restoration War, it was bombarded by Spanish troops.
, In the 1930s, it underwent a restoration that significantly altered the structure, removing several chapels and Baroque decorative elements.
, The church is open to the public after restoration and conservation.
, Highlight for its architectural, artistic and historical heritage, making it an essential point of interest in Caminha.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_Matriz_de_Caminha
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.8781026247384,-8.83882967472511
Coordinates DMS: 41°52'41.2"N 08°50'19.8"W
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