Igreja Matriz de Fronteira / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Atalaia
The church was constructed by orders of D. Sebastião in 1571. This temple has its façade divided in three parts and in the central body a galilé opens up. The lateral bodies are composed by imposing bell towers. The inside has three naves with round arcades and stonework pilasters. It is worthy to mention the altars in baroque carving, the altarpiece in Marble from Estremoz and mannerism paintings from the end of the 16th century.
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Monuments near Igreja Matriz de Fronteira / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Atalaia
Pelourinho de Fronteira
Rebuilt on the 20th century in accordance to its primitive form, this is a pillory with octagonal base and shaft. From the middle of the shaft upwards, the col…
Cadeia Comarcã de Fronteira
Prison civil architecture building that currently serves as the National Republican Guard.
Centro Cultural de Fronteira
Building with contemporary architecture and Baroque and Rococo. Was once a House of Alentejo and now housing adapted to the cultural center. Some of the decora…
Edifício do Tribunal da Comarca de Fronteira
Judicial architecture building, dating from the 20th century.
Fonte de São João
18th century source which features Baroque-style revival, through central Crest and frowns in Bamford. The tiles are of the 20th century.
