Igreja Matriz de Palmela - Palmela, Portugal - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

[PT]
"A Igreja de S.Pedro (igreja matriz da vila), situada junto aos Paços do Concelho, tem fundação remota (existem referência documentais de 1320). O actual edifício data da segunda metade do século XVI. Vasto templo de arquitectura maneirista, tem três naves, é revestido interiormente por painéis de azulejos barrocos datados da década de 1740, representando cenas apostólicas da vida do orago da Freguesia (S.Pedro). A fachada principal foi destruída pelo terramoto de 1755, prolongando-se a reconstrução até finais do séc.XVIII. Na sacristia existe uma escultura de Santiago Peregrino, do século XVI, e nas capelas laterais e capela-mor está um conjunto de telas dos séculos XVIII."

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[EN]
"The Church of St. Peter (mother church of the village), located next to City Hall, has foundation remote (there reference document from 1320). The current building dates from the second half of the sixteenth century. Vast temple of Mannerist architecture, has three naves, is lined internally by Baroque tile panels dating from the 1740s, depicting scenes of apostolic life of the patron saint of the Parish (St. Peter). The main facade was destroyed by the earthquake of 1755, extending the reconstruction until the end of XVIII century. In the sacristy there is a sculpture of Santiago Peregrino, the sixteenth century, and the side chapels and chancel is a set of screens from the eighteenth century."


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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1500 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic Street address of Church: Palmela, Setubal Portugal Primary 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 Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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