Igreja Matriz de Aguiar / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
Its exact foundation is unknown. However, it is mentioned in royal documents from 1320. In the 17th century, its main elevation underwent major architectural changes. It features a granite portal, a lintel, a triangular pediment topped by a stone cross, a spire at the north end, and a robust, sharp-pointed bell tower opposite, made of masonry decorated with artistic sgraffito, two eyelets, and an equal number of cast bronze bells, the oldest dating from 1772.
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Monuments near Igreja Matriz de Aguiar / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
Anta de Aguiar
Also known as Anta do Zambujeiro, it served as a place of worship for the dead during the Neolithic period. It preserves the corridor, burial chamber, and roof…
Ermida Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Chapel of popular architecture, being modest and with thick masonry plastered. It is prized by two portals carved in white marble and protruding rope type door…
Fonte do Paço
Suffered successive improvements over the years, especially in coverage of escaiolada masonry, which was remade in 1936. Has an arcade of three round arches an…
