Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição / Igreja Matriz de Ermida
This Romanesque church was founded in the 12th century. It is also known as the Church of Our Lady of the Conception or the Church of the Acronyms due to its extraordinary carving of signs, or stonemason marks. The granite façade features a pointed arch portal with sculpted capitals. The interior has a single nave covered with a Hispano-Arabic ceiling. It is the only temple of the Premonstratensian (Augustinian) order in Portugal.
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Monuments near Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição / Igreja Matriz de Ermida
Busto de D. João Crisóstomo
This bronze bust is placed atop a granite column and has two steps at the base.
Capela das Carrancas
Octagonal chapel with a monumental two-flight staircase, with a fountain with gargoyles in the center.
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Antas
The chapel of Nossa Senhora das Antas is a reconstruction of the 18th century but dating from the 17TH century. Longitudinal plant that has a closed porch and …
Casa da Cerca
The Casa da Cerca is a 16th century Manor House. XVIII and is classified as a building of public interest. This home has harmonious proportions, with a rectang…
