Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viana do Castelo > Arcos de Valdevez > Arcos de Valdevez > São Paio e Giela
The Parish Church of Arcos de Valdevez, also known as the Church of São Paio, stands in the town of Arcos de Valdevez, in São Paio e Giela, in the district of Viana do Castelo.
Located in the heart of the town, by the banks of the Vez river, its presence is a landmark in the local urban landscape. The main access is conveniently via Rua Dr. Teixeira de Queiróz.
The Church of São Paio de Arcos de Valdevez is a construction from the 18th and 19th centuries, displaying a remarkable Neoclassical style.
Its façade is distinguished by the imposing stone masonry, which gives the building robustness and elegance. In the center, the bell tower stands out, a characteristic element of Portuguese parish churches.
Inside, the simplicity of the lines contrasts with the richness of some details, such as the gilded wood altars and the paintings that adorn the ceilings. The interior decoration includes tile elements, added during the 20th century, and pieces of carved wood, complementing the sacred atmosphere.
The side chapels house various sacred images, while the stone pulpits demonstrate the attention to sculptural detail of the era.
The current church was built to replace a previous religious structure, testifying to the evolution and growth of the Arcos de Valdevez community over the centuries.
One of the most visible and imposing features is its grand staircase leading to the main entrance, inviting one to ascend and contemplate the building.
The tower, in addition to housing the bells, was enhanced with a clock in 1946, becoming a time reference point for the town.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.84291964050691,-8.416409666446894
Coordinates DMS: 41°50'34.5"N 08°24'59.1"W
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