Igreja de São Salvador - Monsanto, Portugal
Posted by: razalas
N 40° 02.364 W 007° 06.851
29T E 660885 N 4433833
An historical Church in the village of Monsanto.
Waymark Code: WM165JG
Location: Castelo Branco, Portugal
Date Posted: 05/11/2022
Views: 0
-=:=-
"The portal has a round arch based on imposts. Its frame boasts geometrical decoration and is topped by a frieze. Above it, across its whole width is the inscription: SAN SALVADOR, referring to its patron saint. The rose window is also outstanding. On the side façades are niches in which we can see Manueline gaps and on the south façade is a portal with a round arch, but no imposts or frame. Inside, its three 3 naves are separated by three round arches based on cylindrical columns with volute capitals. High choir, pulpit, side and collateral chapels. These are covered with two classic stone baldachins. Mannerist, baroque, rococo and neoclassic altarpieces in multicoloured carvings Images of artistic interest, some in granite, and tombstones."
Retrieved from the website:https://aldeiashistoricasdeportugal.com
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1600
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
Street address of Church: Monsanto, C. Branco PT
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
|
Visit Instructions:1) A photo of the church is required for visits to a waymark. 2) Please share some comments about your visit. 3) Additional photos are encouraged. If you can have information in addition to that already provided about this church, please share it with us.
Recent Visits/Logs:
There are no logs for this waymark yet. |
|
|
|