Igreja Matriz de Monchique
Igreja Matriz de Monchique
Monuments
Raised in the 15th/16th centuries, the church was rebuilt following the earthquake of 1755. The main entrance is in the Manueline style, decorated with cogoilos at its five corners and masks between its columns and the side doorways, which are plainer, date from the same period.
In the interior, made up of three naves, the capitals of the columns are fashioned in the shape of twisted ropes, repeating the decorative theme of the main entrance. In the main chapel one can see a carved and gilded retable (18th century) quite distinctive in design: on the arch are two angels holding up the sun and the moon, while a curious pair of atlantes support the ensemble as a whole. There is an interesting tabernacle in the form of a miniature chuch. The statue of Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Our Lady of the Conception) (18th century) is attributed to the sculptor Machado de Castro. The Capela do Santíssimo (Chapel of the Most Holy) contains a small collection of 17th century.
In the interior, made up of three naves, the capitals of the columns are fashioned in the shape of twisted ropes, repeating the decorative theme of the main entrance. In the main chapel one can see a carved and gilded retable (18th century) quite distinctive in design: on the arch are two angels holding up the sun and the moon, while a curious pair of atlantes support the ensemble as a whole. There is an interesting tabernacle in the form of a miniature chuch. The statue of Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Our Lady of the Conception) (18th century) is attributed to the sculptor Machado de Castro. The Capela do Santíssimo (Chapel of the Most Holy) contains a small collection of 17th century.
Contacts
Address:
Rua da Igreja 8550 Monchique