Igreja Paroquial de São Brissos, Parish church in Santiago do Escoural, Portugal.
Description
Igreja Paroquial de São Brissos is a church in Santiago do Escoural with a rectangular nave facing east and a covered entry porch. The interior walls display painted representations of the Apostles and legendary local bishops.
History
This church was built in the 16th century and shows how late Gothic and Renaissance styles merged in its design. The building reveals this stylistic shift through its structural details and decorative elements.
Culture
The interior walls display representations of the Apostles and the legendary bishops of Évora, including Saint Manços, Saint Jordão, and Saint Brissos.
Practical
The church is located south of São Brissos village in Montemor-o-Novo municipality in Évora district. It is easy to reach on foot or by car and works well as a stop when exploring the area's architecture.
Did you know?
The bell tower rises above a frontal pediment and creates a distinctive profile that marks the local skyline of Santiago do Escoural. This architectural feature makes the building recognizable from a distance and gives the village a visual landmark.
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