Igreja de São João Baptista / Igreja Matriz do Cartaxo
Its patron saint is Saint John the Baptist, and it was built in the 14th century, being rebuilt three centuries later. The tower was demolished by an earthquake in 1909, and inside, it has a single nave, while the wooden ceiling unfolds in three planes. The walls are covered with tiles depicting the life of the patron saint, while the main altar has a gilded altarpiece. It possesses valuable pieces such as a silver chandelier or an image of Our Lady of the Rosary.
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Largo de São João Baptista
2070-039,Cartaxo
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Monuments near Igreja de São João Baptista / Igreja Matriz do Cartaxo
Cruzeiro do Cartaxo
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Capela do Santo Cristo
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Capela do Senhor dos Passos
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Estátua de Marcelino Mesquita
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