Igreja Paroquial de São Paulo - Salvaterra de Magos, Portugal - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

São Paulo Church is the Parish church of Salvaterra de Magos.
São Paulo Church was built in 1296 and has had several interventions over the centuries. The building was almost destroyed in the hearthquakes of 1705 and 1909 but is well preserved and has in the chancel, an altar of gilded wood, decorated with a painting of the sixteenth century. The baptismal font dates from the same time.
In the sacristy there´s some old tile panels card with the date 1725.
Inside of the church there are several paintings depicting the town's patron, São Paulo (St. Paul). One of the naves has a false ceiling vault in wood with the painting represented St. Paul, rising to heaven guarded by a group of angels.
(Text adapted from Lisboa and Tagus Valley touristic office and local town hall)

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1296 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:30 AM To: 7:00 PM If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Street address of Church: Igreja Paroquial de São Paulo Rua do Rossio Salvaterra de Magos, Portugal 2120 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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