Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça / Igreja Matriz de Ega
Manueline building where stands out the gate assigned to Marcos Pires, the triumphal arch and the vault of the chancel of Diogo de Castilho. The altarpiece of the main Chapel, triptych, presents in the center pane Nossa Senhora da Graça on the side panels and the conversion of St Paul and the fall of Simon Magus, representing the primitive Portuguese painting. Note also the altars with 16th century paintings and tiles from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Monuments near Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça / Igreja Matriz de Ega
Cruzeiro de Vila Seca
Cruise dating from 1140, with a cylindrical shaft and, at the top, a pattern of arms of Portugal and a cross of the order of Christ.
Aqueduto Romano de Conímbriga
From this ancient aqueduct, one can still see the water catchment area for the Roman city of Conímbriga, along with traces extending up to 3,550 meters. The re…
Busto do Padre Doutor João Antunes
Bust erected in tribute to father João Antunes, painter, founder of the choir of St.petersburg and meritorious of the school of Arts and crafts.
Casa dos Arcos / Casa das Colunas
The building dates back to 1974 and features a staggered main façade. The porch with its Tuscan columns, which gave it its name, no longer exists, leaving only…
Pelourinho de Ega
This pillory presents some typical elements from Manueline decoration simply treated. It possesses prismatic shaft topped by capital with an armillary sphere a…
