Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário, matriz de Olhão

The Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church exhibits white walls and a prominent bell tower at the end of Avenida da República in central Olhão.

Built between 1698 and 1715 with contributions from local fishermen, this church became the first stone building in the maritime town of Olhão.

The main chapel houses a 17th-century image of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, a Flemish pine wood crucifix, and numerous traditional Portuguese ceramic tiles.

The church maintains regular opening hours for visitors, with its main entrance facing Praça da Restauração and the Chapel of Senhor dos Aflitos at the rear.

Stork pairs nest on the church's high points, making their presence known through distinctive beak-clattering sounds that echo across the square.

Location: Olhão

Part of: Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário, matriz de Olhão, e Capela de Nosso Senhor dos Aflitos

GPS coordinates: 37.02630,-7.84074

Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:53