Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viseu > Moimenta da Beira > São Martinho > Peva e Segões
The Main Church of São Martinho, located in the parish of São Martinho, municipality of Moimenta da Beira, district of Viseu, is an important religious monument in the region. The original construction of the church is unknown, but it is known to have existed in 1043. The church was classified as a National Monument in 1910 and is considered one of the 203 Romanesque buildings in Portugal.
The architectural style of the church is a mixture of Romanesque and Neoclassical, having undergone several remodels over the years. Inside, we can find traces of Paleo-Christian, Visigothic, Romanesque, and Baroque styles. The entrance to the church has two doors, one for men and another for women, which are a testament to the culture of the era in which the church was built.
In the church, we can find several elements of great historical and artistic interest, such as the Visigothic-style baptismal font and the two Baroque-style side altars, dating from the 17th century. The church also has a series of paintings representing the Christian virtues.
The Main Church of São Martinho is an important religious monument that deserves to be visited by tourists traveling to Moimenta da Beira and the Viseu region. With a rich history and impressive architecture, the church is an important testament to the historical and cultural heritage of the region.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.8854614,-7.6946225
Coordinates DMS: 40°53'7.7"N 07°41'40.6"W
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