Igreja de Nossa Sra. da Alegria - Castelo de Vide, Portugal
Posted by: Torgut
N 39° 25.098 W 007° 27.514
29S E 632689 N 4364330
A small temple with a beautiful facade in the medieval core of the town
Waymark Code: WM11RMK
Location: Portalegre, Portugal
Date Posted: 12/11/2019
Views: 2
The church of Nossa Senhora da Alegria is also know as the Igreja do Castelo - Church of the Castle, due to its location in the core of the medieval town, within walls of the castle.
It was built in the 17th Century (1638), with a beautiful facade decorated with tiles. In the next century it was renovated. The church consists of a nave and a presbytery with sacristy.
In the last weekend of May there are commemorations in the square, dedicated to Our Lady of Alegria (Joy).
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1638
Diocese: Portalegre - Castelo Branco
Address/Location: Igreja de Nossa Sra. da Alegria Largo da Senhora da Alegria Castelo de Vide, Portugal
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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