Church of São Salvador
Largo do São Salvador, Alcoutim 8970-056 - Portugal
Phone: +351 281 546 176
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This church is a fine example of the first Renaissance buildings erected in the Algarve. Originally built in the 16th century on the site of a medieval church, it has been rebuilt many times. The porch is surmounted by the arms of the Marquises of Vila Real and Counts of Alcoutim. The inscription "Aleo" refers to the raising, by Pedro de Meneses, of the Moorish siege of Ceuta. The church has three naves, with pillars decorated with attractive capitals. Both the main chapel and side chapels contain carved retables. In the sacristy there are three ogival (Gothic pointed arch) fanlights.
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