Misericórdia de Atouguia da Baleia Church
Misericórdia de Atouguia da Baleia Church
The Misericórdia of Atouguia da Baleia Church construction spanned between the 17th and 18th centuries, is a beautiful example of Mannerist architecture and another rich contribution to the Route of the Churches of the Municipality of Peniche.
Misericórdia of Atouguia da Baleia Church stands out from the outside point of view for some austerity in its lines and in the decoration of the facades, however, in contrast, its interior reveals some details that deserve to be highlighted and that are worthy of a attentive visit.
The most prominent examples of this are the twisted columns decorated with high reliefs, the chair, but also the painted ceiling, which features a shield from the kingdom of Portugal, and the always interesting 17th century tile panels that document plant motifs of local framing.
Due to the passage of time, and showing some signs of degradation, the Church was recently interventionist, recovering the splendor of other times and showing all its grandeur.
In view of its history and for having unique artistic pieces inside, the Church is an important testimony to the identity and legacy of the local community, allowing its conservation to safeguard the history and memory of the church and its people.
Must See and Do in Atouguia da Baleia
In addition to the Church is another one of the many heritage sites that Atouguia da Baleia has to offer, ranging from other churches but which also include the ruins of the Castle, the Cruise, the Praia da Consolação Fort or the Pillory, also important testimonies of the importance that Atouguia da Baleia has had over the centuries.
You will certainly agree with us that Atouguia da Baleia is a land not to be missed and that the Church of Misericórdia de Atouguia da Baleia is one of the places to stop!
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