Custom Search

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Visit the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (Chaves)

The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, located in the parish of the same name is a medieval church, late-Mannerist and Baroque, composed of longitudinal plan with three naves and five legs. It was built in the Middle Ages, probably in the twelfth century, on ruins of earlier temples. The medieval building, retains the bell tower, the porch and some sculptures. Inside, there is the Chapel of the Blessed, addorsed the chapel.

No comments:

Post a Comment