Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, matriz de Alvito
Alvito, Portugal
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The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
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The Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção in Alvito, Portugal, is a parish church that began construction in 1300 and evolved through multiple architectural periods, incorporating elements of Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance, Mannerist, and Baroque styles. As the matriz (principal church) of Alvito in the Beja District, it stands as a testament to the layering of Portuguese architectural tastes across centuries. Its status as a National Monument of Portugal reflects its cultural and historical significance within the region's religious heritage.
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- Built
- Type
- cultural heritage, parish church
- Heritage
- National Monument of Portugal
- Place
- Alvito, Portugal
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