Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Vila Real > Valpaços > Rio Torto
The Church of Saint Peter is located in the peaceful village of Rio Torto, within the municipality of Valpaços. It is situated in Largo do Cruzeiro (Crucifix Square), which gives it a central position in the life of the village, serving as a reference point for visitors interested in its history and local architecture.
The Parish Church of Rio Torto is a testament to architectural evolution over the centuries. The building reveals a fusion of styles, with 16th-century, Baroque, and Neo-Baroque elements, giving it a unique character and layers of history visible on its walls. Its structure consists of a single main nave and a chancel, to which the sacristy is attached, functionally connected to the main worship area.
Upon entering the Church of Saint Peter, visitors encounter an interior that merits detailed attention. The ceilings, some in wood and others in stucco, highlight the diversity of artistic works that have been applied over time. In the nave area, the choir loft stands out, a common element in many parish churches, along with a pulpit positioned on the Gospel side. The chancel and side naves house a main altarpiece and two collateral altarpieces, central pieces of its sacred ornamentation and expressions of the region's religious art.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.5552694,-7.2837775
Coordinates DMS: 41°33'19.0"N 07°17'1.6"W
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