Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição - Crato, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Torgut
N 39° 17.051 W 007° 38.683
29S E 616887 N 4349188
This is the main church in the historical town of Crato.
Waymark Code: WM11RMQ
Location: Portalegre, Portugal
Date Posted: 12/11/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
Views: 2

Also known as Igreja Paroquial do Crato, this temple is located in the historical core of the town, immediately under the old castle.

Built originally in the 13th Century by the Malta Knights, it was renovated in the 16th Century.

Some of its features are Baroque, with the inside originally sober but enriched gradually from the 17th Century.
Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Diocese: Portalegre - Castelo Branco

Address/Location:
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Largo da Igreja
Crato, Portugal


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Date of organization: Not listed

Date of building construction: Not listed

Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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