Igreja de S茫o Pedro (Church of Saint Peter), Obidos
The Church of Saint Peter, initially Gothic in design, traces its origins to the 13th century, although the structure underwent numerous transformations across the centuries, particularly following the seismic events of 1531 and 1755.
The entrance, constructed in the 1600s, stands in contrast to the predominantly 18th-century architecture that characterizes the church. Within its hallowed walls, the esteemed local artist Josefa De 脫bidos finds her eternal repose. Still, it remains uncertain if she was the creator of the remarkable 17th-century artwork on the church's right side, depicting Saint Peter receiving the keys to Heaven from Christ. The opulent gilded retable, a marvel of Portuguese Baroque craftsmanship, crafted between 1690 and 1705, adorns the space with its splendor.
The church hosts side altars dedicated to Our Lady of Piety from the 15th century, Our Lady of the Rosary from the 18th century, and Our Lady of F谩tima dating back to the 1940s. Adjacent to this sacred space stands the intriguing Gothic Chapel of Saint Martin.
The entrance, constructed in the 1600s, stands in contrast to the predominantly 18th-century architecture that characterizes the church. Within its hallowed walls, the esteemed local artist Josefa De 脫bidos finds her eternal repose. Still, it remains uncertain if she was the creator of the remarkable 17th-century artwork on the church's right side, depicting Saint Peter receiving the keys to Heaven from Christ. The opulent gilded retable, a marvel of Portuguese Baroque craftsmanship, crafted between 1690 and 1705, adorns the space with its splendor.
The church hosts side altars dedicated to Our Lady of Piety from the 15th century, Our Lady of the Rosary from the 18th century, and Our Lady of F谩tima dating back to the 1940s. Adjacent to this sacred space stands the intriguing Gothic Chapel of Saint Martin.
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Sight Name: Igreja de S茫o Pedro (Church of Saint Peter)
Sight Location: Obidos, Portugal (See walking tours in Obidos)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Obidos, Portugal (See walking tours in Obidos)
Sight Type: Religious
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Obidos Introduction Walking Tour
An enchanting day trip option from Lisbon, the fortified town of 脫bidos, perched gracefully atop a limestone ridge, is one of the premier tourist destinations in central Portugal.
Adding to the town's quaint allure is its illustrious past. 脫bidos grew from a Roman settlement near an elevated escarpment when it was known as "Eburobrittium". Over the centuries, the name evolved... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles
Adding to the town's quaint allure is its illustrious past. 脫bidos grew from a Roman settlement near an elevated escarpment when it was known as "Eburobrittium". Over the centuries, the name evolved... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles