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Portugal

Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Mércules

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Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Mércules, Gothic church near Castelo Branco, Portugal

The church features a main entrance with three archivolts, Gothic portals on both sides, and internal Hispano-Arabic tiles throughout its single nave structure.

The Order of the Temple constructed this late-fourteenth-century church, which received official designation as a Public Interest Building in November 1959.

A three-day religious festival starts on the third Sunday after Easter, attracting local residents and visitors to celebrate Nossa Senhora de Mércoles.

The church location provides external parking facilities and stands three kilometers from Castelo Branco's city center, making it accessible for visitors.

The name Mércoles derives from Mercury, indicating the site's transformation from an ancient Roman temple dedicated to Mercury into a Christian sanctuary.

Location: Castelo Branco

GPS coordinates: 39.81928,-7.45061

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11

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