Senhora dos Prazeres Church
Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres, Centro Pastoral da Merceana, Aldeia Galega da Merceana 2584-906, Alenquer.
Phone: +351 263 769 104 - Fax: +351 263 769 104
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Located 14 km northwest of Alenquer, the town of Aldeia Galega da Merceana is in the Extramadura wine growing area. Its church of Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres displays many interesting decorative features from the second half of the 18th century. The painting of the four gospel writers on the chancel ceiling is from the 18th century as is that on the nave ceiling. The church has three white and gilt carved wood altars and valuable sculptures including statues of St. Michael and Our Lady of the Rosary. The older style of one side chapel indicates the existence of an earlier church.
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