The church of St Anthony was declared a National Monument in 1924. It was one of the few buildings to survive the 1755 earthquake semi-intact. The church’s plain façade, with the dissimilar bell towers dating from 1715, contrasts sharply with the beautiful and richly decorated interior. Its blue and white azulejos (18th century) and gilded, intricate wooden carvings are among the most beautiful in the country. There are six Baroque paintings by Mestre José Joaquim Rasquinho, representing the miracles of St. Anthony. The polychrome statues of cherubs playing with animals and fishes are truly delightful.
