Igreja da Graça (Santarém)
União de Freguesias da Cidade de Santarém
church building in Santarém, Santarém District, Portugal
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Igreja de Santa Maria da Grasa, one of the most enigmatic and historically significant buildings in the heart of Santarem. This church was once part of a convent of the Order of Saint Augustine Hermits, and its…
Listen in the app2The Main Portal — A Gateway of Symbols
Before we head inside, take a closer look at the main portal. It is a stunning example of late Gothic design, featuring five archivolts. …
Listen in the app3The Radiant Rosette — A Stone Jewel
The great rosette window above the entrance is one of the finest in the Iberian Peninsula. Carved with incredible precision, its design radiates outward from a central point, mimicking the sun or a divine light source. …
Listen in the app4The Tomb of Pedro Álvares Cabral
We now come to the primary reason many travelers visit this church: the tomb of Pedro Alvares Cabral. Located in the Chapel of Saint John the Evangelist, the tomb is surprisingly simple—a rectangular stone sarcophagus with an…
Listen in the app5The Tomb of Dom Pedro de Menezes
In the right arm of the transept, you will find a much more elaborate monument: the tomb of Dom Pedro de Menezes, the Count of Viana and first governor of Ceuta, and his second wife, Beatriz Coutinho. This tomb is a masterpiece…
Listen in the app6The Chancel and High Altar
The chancel, or capela-mor, is the spiritual focus of the church and the final resting place of the founder, Dom Joao Afonso Telo de Menezes. Like the other two chapels at the head of the church, it is covered by a stone vault. …
Listen in the app7The Chapel of Lord of the Steps
On the left side of the church, you will find the Chapel of the Senhor dos Passos, founded in fifteen thirty-two. Access to this chapel is through a tall, elegant arch. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our visit to the Igreja da Grasa concludes where we began, reflecting on the enduring legacy of this 'Stone Chronicle' of Portugal. This building is much more than an architectural landmark; it is a repository of the stories that…
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What is Igreja da Graça (Santarém)?
Igreja da Graça (Santarém) is a place in União de Freguesias da Cidade de Santarém with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | União de Freguesias da Cidade de Santarém |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.2347, -8.6803 |
| Last updated |
