Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viseu > Armamar > Santo Adrião > Vila Seca e Santo Adrião
The Mother Church of Santo Adrião is located in the village of Santo Adrião, integrated into the Vila Seca and Santo Adrião area, in the municipality of Armamar. This religious building represents a landmark in the local landscape, distinguished by its serene and imposing presence in the center of the community, offering a point of reference for visitors to the area.
Inside the Mother Church of Santo Adrião, the eye is naturally drawn to the baroque carved altarpiece that adorns the main chapel. Its detailed ornamentation is a remarkable example of the style of the period, with the complexity of its reliefs inviting careful observation. Along the walls of the chancel and throughout the nave, there are 18th-century tile wainscoting, whose patterns and colors enrich the ambiance and bear witness to the temple's history through ceramic art.
The church's sacristy, an often more intimate space, also reveals pieces of great artistic interest. Here, there is a meticulously crafted gilded carved altar, which captures the light and the attention of those who enter. This space is complemented by a beautiful iconographic collection, which contributes to the atmosphere of contemplation and to the appreciation of the cultural heritage present in this location.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.1256557,-7.6372821
Coordinates DMS: 41°07'32.4"N 07°38'14.2"W
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