Church of Saint James the Great, Estômbar

Name: Church of Saint James the Great
Address: Largo da Igreja 22, Estômbar, 8400-031, Portugal

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Church of Saint James the Great, Estômbar

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The Church of Saint James the Great is the principal church, in the civil parish of Estômbar in the municipality of Lagoa in the Algarve. Situated in the heart of the town, the church was consecrated to the invocation of Saint James, son of Zebedee. ()

Local name: Igreja Matriz de Estômbar Architectural style: ManuelineCoordinates: 37°8'48"N, 8°29'18"W

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Largo da Igreja 22Estômbar 8400-031 Portugal

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Nearby attractions include: Silves Cathedral, Estádio Municipal de Portimão, Aquaparque Slide & Splash, Fort of Santa Catarina.

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Grand, historic Gothic cathedral
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37°8'23"N • 8°28'30"W
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View point, Forts and castles
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Lighthouse
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Forts and castles
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Area
Ferragudo, Portimão
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1.1 miN
Lake, Park
Parque Municipal das Fontes
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Town, Natural attraction, Geologic formation
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Museum, Architecture
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