Monuments

This gothic church was built in 1308 and is one of the finest examples to be found in the north of Portugal where the Romanic style lasted until late on. In architectural terms, this is a low building with a single nave covered in wood. The windows are narrow and serve only for illumination with rudimentary, simple decoration, for example, the capitals, the friezes and the gargoyles outside.

In 1521, Vasco Marinho, a favourite of pope Leon X and king Manuel I, established the Chapel of São Sebastião where he was buried. It is located on the side of the Evangelho, and, due to its Manueline characteristics, has been classified as a Property of National Interest by the Portuguese authorities. These feature the entrance archway and the panelled vaults. The statue, with its carved figure, has a Latin inscription and is set off by a depiction of Our Lady of Boa Nova.

Inside, on the side of the Epistle, there is also the funereal chapel of Deuladeu Martins, a historic Monção character, built on the command of a descendent in 1679.

In the 17th century, the Baroque altars and the tiling in the main chapel were added.

Image: Courtesy of Câmara Municipal de Monção (Town Hall)