Religiøse steder i Serras de Aire e Candeeiros naturpark

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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A

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.

B

Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Graça

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

C

Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres

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

D

Igreja Velha de Pedreiras

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

E

Igreja Matriz das Pedreiras

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

F

Igreja Paroquial Santa Maria Madalena

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

G

Igreja Paroquial de Alqueidão da Serra

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

H

Igreja da Mendiga

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

I

Capela de São Silvestre

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

J

Capela de São Joaquim e Santa Ana

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

K

Capela de Santo António

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

L

Capela de Nossa Senhora do Desterro

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