Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viseu > Sátão > Ferreira de Aves > Outeiro de Cima
The Church of Saint Andrew stands in the locality of Ferreira de Aves, in the municipality of Sátão, more precisely in the area known as Outeiro de Cima. Its elevated position gives it a striking presence in the town's urban landscape, serving as a visual landmark for those exploring the area.
The history of the Church of Saint Andrew dates back to the 12th century, when its foundations were laid with a distinctly Romanesque character. Over the centuries, the temple was adapted and transformed, undergoing a significant rebuilding in the 18th century. This later intervention endowed it with a new expressiveness, although it still retains traces of its medieval origin, which testify to its architectural and artistic evolution over time.
For those observing the church carefully, its side portal proves to be an element of great interest. Maintaining its Romanesque roots, it features two archivolts, whose capitals and abacuses display intricate decorations. The tympanum, above the entrance, bears a representation of a symbolic animal, inviting contemplation of its ancestral meaning. Inside the building, the gilded carved altars stand out, which enrich the environment with their artistic exuberance, typical of the period of its rebuilding and a reflection of the devotion and mastery of the time.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.81104288,-7.66498347
Coordinates DMS: 40°48'39.8"N 07°39'53.9"W
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