Mother Church of Santiago do Cacém

Discover the IMother Church of Santiago do Cacém while staying in this beautiful area of Portugal.

Mother Church of Santiago do Cacém
© Celestino Manuel

The Mother Church of Santiago do Cacém or Igreja Matriz is located next to the spectacular entryway to the medieval castle, in Santiago do Cacém, Portugal.

It is a Gothic temple with Romanesque influences built between the 13th and 14th centuries; and rebuilt in the 18th, by the Espadarios Knights.

The interior houses a relief of the Apostle Santiago fighting the Moors, an allegory about the taking of the castle by the Christian forces. The front façade shows the more peaceful side of the Apostle with his symbols of pilgrim: hat, pumpkin, and staff.

More Information:

Location:

Rua do Castelo, Santiago do Cacém.

Ticket price:

Free admission.

Mapa Interactivo:

Santiago do Cacém

What to see:

Other worth-visiting nearby towns and cities:

Why "Portugal Travel"?

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