Sé Catedral de Beja / Igreja de São Tiago
This 16th-century building retains its hall-church structure. The church stands out for its large dimensions, the creation of a unified space, and the influence of formal solutions taken from treatises that recall one of the elaborate creations of the Plain Architecture in the south of the country. Inside, some proto-Baroque altars and a set of paintings by André Reinoso deserve special mention. Also, noteworthy are the gilded and polychrome altarpieces, the tile panels, and the statuary. It was rebuilt in 1590 on the site of the original church of Santiago Maior.
- Easy external parking
- Cathedrals & Basilicas
- Visitable (no guide)
- True
Characteristics
- monday: 10:00-12:30, 15:00-19:30
- tuesday: 10:00-12:30, 15:00-19:30
- wednesday: 10:00-12:30
- thursday: 10:00-12:30, 15:00-19:30
- friday: 10:00-12:30, 15:00-19:30
- saturday: 10:00-12:30, 17:30-19:30
- sunday: 10:00-12:30, 17:30-19:30
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Monuments near Sé Catedral de Beja / Igreja de São Tiago
Antigo Hospital da Misericórdia de Beja / Hospital de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
This ancient hospital is considered to be one of the best examples of the Manueline architecture. It is one of the first Manueline constructions built to be a …
Arco Romano de Beja
Possibly built between the 1st and 4th centuries AD, this arch is supported by two towers and is integrated into the medieval castle, outside the citadel. Also…
Busto de Mário Beirão
Small bust of Mário Beirão (poet 1890-1965) on top of a pedestal where is written a poem dedicated to Beja Castle.
Castelo de Beja
Of the castle complex, the Keep stands out – almost 40 meters high – dating from the time of King Dinis, made of marble, with a twin window and a machicolated …
Chafariz do Largo de Santo Amaro
Stone fountain with 4 metres height, built in 1947 by Arsénio da Silva.
Edifício Quinhentista na Rua da Misericórdia
This building keeps its façade intact but suffered some changes inside. Here runs the Rádio Voz da Planície.
