Igreja de Santa Maria Church, Estremoz

Get to know the Igreja de Santa Maria in the city of Estremoz and have a look at its primitive paintings exhibition of the Portuguese school on your way through Alentejo, Portugal.

Igreja de Santa Maria Church
© Câmara Municipal de Estremoz

The Igreja de Santa Maria Church is located beside the Castelo de Estremoz and it was built in the 16th c. thanks to the Infante D. Henrique (future King of Portugal between 1578 and 1580) and the King Sebastião (1557-1578). The church enjoys a Mannerist style and counts with a chão facade style with Mannerist elements and a squared floor which was part of the old citadel.

On its inside some primitive paintings of the Portuguese school are exhibited, specially in the sacristy, decorated with a beautiful marble paves.

This church underwent a big restoration between 1969 and 1970 and it has also been restored recently.

More information:

Location:

Largo de Dom Dinis, Estremoz, Alentejo, Portugal.

Ticket price:

Free entry.

Opening Hours:

From Tuesday to Sunday from 9h00 to 12h30 and from 14h00 to 17h30 (request the key in the Galeria de Desenho Gallery).

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Portugal Travel is an organization of Portuguese agencies whose objectives are:

✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

In collaboration with:

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal