Church of Atalaia

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The Church of Atalaia is a church in the civil parish of Atalaia, municipality of Vila Nova da Barquinha, in the Centro region of Portugal. The Renaissance-era religious building, has been molded by successive layers of Mannerist and Baroque decorative and structural elements, that include the portico, but whose origin dates to the Gothic architecture of the early 16th century. The unique central tower, Baroque azulejo tile-work and 16th century pulpit are important characteristics of this parish church. ()

Local name: Igreja da Atalaia Architectural style: ManuelineCoordinates: 39°28'58"N, 8°27'1"W

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SantarémPortugal

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Church of Atalaia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castle of Almourol, Castelo de Torres Novas, Museu Carlos Reis, Roman ruins of Villa Cardillio.

3.8 miE
View point, Forts and castles, Historical place
Castle of Almourol, Constância
98 min walk • Perched on a small islet in the middle of the Tagus River, the Castle of Almourol is one of the most distinctive medieval military monuments to be found in Portugal. Located in the city of Constância, this enigmatic castle is a testament to the Knights Templar's...
4.8 miW
Forts and castles
Castelo de Torres Novas, Torres Novas
123 min walk • The Castle of Torres Novas is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Torres Novas, Lapas e Ribeira Branca, municipality of Torres Novas, Portuguese district of Santarém. It is classified as a National Monument.
4.7 miW
39°28'45"N • 8°32'20"W
Museu Carlos Reis, Torres Novas
121 min walk • History museum, Art museum, Museum
4.7 miSW
Vernacular architecture
Roman ruins of Villa Cardillio, Torres Novas
119 min walk • The Roman ruins of Villa Cardillio is an archaeological site located in central Portugal. Situated in the rural civil parish of Santa Maria, it is located approximately 3 km from the centre of the municipal seat of Torres Novas.
4.6 miW
39°28'48"N • 8°32'9"W
Fonte dos bombeiros, Torres Novas
117 min walk • Fountain
3.8 miE
Island
Almourol
96 min walk • Almourol is a small islet in the middle of the Tagus river in the civil parish of Praia do Ribatejo, located in Portugal's Center Region. The Castle of Almourol, a Portuguese National Monument, is located there.