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Church of Saint James the Great (Estômbar)
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The Church of Saint James the Great in Estômbar is a notable example of Manueline architecture, the Portuguese late Gothic style rich with nautical and natural motifs. Its interior boasts a stunning ribbed vault ceiling, twisted columns, and decorative stonework featuring ropes, spheres, and leaves. The church's simple exterior belies the intricate craftsmanship within. Visitors can also see a 16th-century altarpiece and a baptismal font carved with armillary spheres.
Don't miss
- Manueline ribbed vault ceiling with intricate ribs
- Twisted columns carved with ropes and foliage
- 16th-century altarpiece with scenes from Saint James's life
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