Igreja de Vera Cruz de Marmelar

This imposing building from the 16th century was built above previous constructions from the 10th/ 11th and 13th centuries from each there are still some traces on the apse and apse chapels. It still preserves a niche with Visigoth decoration. On the main façade there is a mitre portico with a semicircular pediment which underwent mannerist improvements and two towers with four floors in which walls it is possible to admire some openings finished with baroque bell ringer compositions.

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Largo da Igreja
7220-561,Portel

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