Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Vila Real > Peso da Régua > Poiares > Cabana
The church is located in the area known as Cabana, in the village of Poiares, municipality of Peso da Régua. It stands in a small churchyard paved with traditional cobblestones, slightly elevated in relation to municipal road M593.
In the immediate vicinity, Douro vineyards and olive groves stretch out, creating a rural backdrop that enhances the presence of the religious building. Access is via dirt tracks and small, cobbled streets characteristic of the region.
The temple features a plain, white-painted facade, highlighted by ashlar granite frames. The main portal boasts a round arch framed by Tuscan pilasters and crowned by a broken pediment, where the parish coat of arms is housed.
To the left stands the bell tower, also in granite, with a quadrangular base, featuring a clock and bell chamber on the upper level, crowned by a hemispherical dome. The stone cross, topped by a finial and an iron cross, marks the vertical axis of the facade.
In the center of the churchyard is a granite calvary, composed of a monolithic column and a circular base, where a statue of the Virgin Mary, painted in white and blue, rests. This element adds a focal point and offers interesting photographic framing opportunities, especially with a clear sky as a backdrop.
The surrounding area is punctuated by medium-sized trees that cast soft shadows over the cobblestone ground, creating contrasts of light and shadow throughout the day. The absence of high walls creates a direct relationship between the interior of the churchyard and the surrounding landscape, imparting a serene atmosphere.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.1770825,-7.723581
Coordinates DMS: 41°10'37.5"N 07°43'24.9"W
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