Igreja Matriz de Santiago do Cacém/ Tesouro da Colegiada de Santiago
This church's highlights include the ogival side portico, the vault covering the high choir, and the 14th-century Gothic stone high relief depicting Santiago fighting the Moors. Over the centuries, the building underwent alterations, revealing vestiges from various periods. The four sections of the central nave and side naves, separated by broken arches on octagonal pillars with cubic capitals, the Porta do Sol (Sun Gate) with its broken archivolt, the high relief in the subchoir, and the tomb of Álvaro Mendes Brito are some examples of the Gothic style. The Manueline style is evident in the structure of the original transept, now incorporated into the main body of the nave. The scenic façade, with its undulating finish and opening onto the adjacent staircase, reflects the Baroque style. Also noteworthy are the altars and pulpit in Pombaline polychrome carving.
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Monuments near Igreja Matriz de Santiago do Cacém/ Tesouro da Colegiada de Santiago
Capela de São Pedro
The chapel, which burned in 1895, has very simple lines, with a masonry portal and an opening on the fronton, composed of a high altar and a sacristy. Two diff…
Castelo de Santiago do Cacém
This castle, which dominates the town, has a rectangular plan and its foundation is attributed to the Islamic period. Definitely conquered from the Moors in 12…
Chafariz da Senhora do Monte
A fountain that dates back to 1772. In the centre there is a monochrome tile panel of the 19th century with an image of Our Lady of the Hill. In the lateral wa…
Moinho da Casa Velha
The parish of Santiago do Cacém has many imortant mills. These are where bread was mad in the old days.
Moinho da Quintinha/ Cumeada
A masonry mill with a truncated cone-shaped tower and a rotating cap driven by a windlass. It has been in operation since 1982. Whenever weather permits, touri…
