Igreja Matriz de Vila Nova de Foz Côa

This is an attractive "drive by" site for the front doors

This a a very nice building for the area, but it is not a great structure when compared worldwide. We just drove by and looked at it and moved on to the next stop. Our guide assured us that we had s...

Interesting church

Although it could use a little lighting, it's an interesting stop to make. The manueline front door is magnificent, as is the ceiling and main altar inside although, as mentioned, you can't see much o...

An absolute jewel!

Both the interior as the exterior are fantastic works of ichnographical dimension. The ceiling looks more like a tapestry than just simple wood painting. As a curiosity it all looks offside because th...

Amazing landscapes

We arrived here having taken the n222 and what a ride it was. Driving through all these amazing landscapes was breathtaking! Seeing fields covered in almond trees as far s the eye can reach was truly ...

Centuries of devotion

This church has developed over centuries and it is evident in its worn facade and bowed external walls. Internally, the columns lean outwards markedly. There is an ancient stone pulpit that looks as o...