Religiöse Stätten im Naturpark Serras de Aire e Candeeiros

Historic Churches and Chapels

This collection showcases the religious architecture of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros region, spanning from prehistoric origins to traditional parish life. The highlight is the Anta-Capela das Alcobertas, a rare example of a Neolithic dolmen integrated into a Christian chapel. The list also includes historic parish churches in Alqueidão da Serra and Mendiga, alongside smaller devotional chapels reflecting the deep-rooted spiritual traditions of these limestone mountain communities.

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Alcobertas

Alcobertas is a civil parish in the municipality of Rio Maior, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 1,923, in an area of 32.03 km².

Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Graça

A 16th-century parish church featuring Manueline architectural elements and a traditional bell tower.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres

A historic church in Aljubarrota known for its Gothic and Manueline architectural influences.

Igreja Velha de Pedreiras

The historic original church of the Pedreiras parish, representing the area's older religious foundations.

Igreja Matriz das Pedreiras

The primary place of worship for the Pedreiras community, serving as the modern parish center.

Igreja Paroquial Santa Maria Madalena

The main parish church of Alcobertas, situated directly adjacent to the prehistoric megalithic chapel.

Igreja Paroquial de Alqueidão da Serra

A 16th-century parish church notable for its interior decorative tile panels and traditional limestone construction.

Igreja da Mendiga

Central parish church of Mendiga, serving the rural community within the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park.

Capela de São Silvestre

A small hillside chapel dedicated to Saint Sylvester, used for local religious festivals and pilgrimages.

Capela de São Joaquim e Santa Ana

Local devotional chapel dedicated to Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, located in the village of Bezerra.

Capela de Santo António

A small traditional chapel located in Chão de Pias, dedicated to Saint Anthony.

Capela de Nossa Senhora do Desterro

Rural chapel situated near Alvados, dedicated to Our Lady of Exile.