St Mary of the Market Church
Largo de Santa Maria, Beja 7800 - Portugal
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The origins of the Igreja de Santa Maria date from the Visigoth period (7th century), and it was possibly transformed into a mosque during the 8th century Arab occupation. The current construction was built in the 13th century and was later submitted to alterations. The exterior architecture is simple, with a 16th-century porch worth admiring. The two bell-towers, with two clocks from different periods, are the oldest elements. Inside there are three naves separated by thick cylindrical columns, slightly bent. The central chapel to the right exhibits the Árvore de Jessé, an elaborate work in carved wood.
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