The Gothic church of Nossa Señ ora da Oliveira (free entrance only to the church itself) is located on a small square of the same name. The Largo da Oliveira square itself owes its name to the olive tree that once grew here, then dried up and miraculously revived and blossomed after the application of the cross to it.
The church itself is old, it is part of the former monastery complex of the XIV century. In the interior of the church, one can distinguish an amazing Gothic ceiling, a wonderful main iconostasis of the 18th century. and the silver altar of the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament. Inside this former monastic complex, you can also see the cloister and treasury, which now houses the Alberto Sampaio Museum (entry 3 euros). The most interesting exhibits of this museum are the armor of King Joã o I, which he wore at the Battle of Aljubarotta in 1385, and a 14th-century silver altar captured during the retreat of the Spanish king.
In front of the church, a small Gothic chapel of the 14th century attracts attention. with a stone cross inside is Padra do Salado. Many different legends are associated with this memorable sign, which you can get acquainted with when visiting this wonderful small town.
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The church itself is old, it is part of the former monastery complex of the XIV century. In the interior of the church, one can distinguish an amazing Gothic ceiling, a wonderful main iconostasis of the 18th century. and the silver altar of the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament. Inside this former monastic complex, you can also see the cloister and treasury, which now houses the Alberto Sampaio Museum (entry 3 euros). The most interesting exhibits of this museum are the armor of King Joã o I, which he wore at the Battle of Aljubarotta in 1385, and a 14th-century silver altar captured during the retreat of the Spanish king.
In front of the church, a small Gothic chapel of the 14th century attracts attention. with a stone cross inside is Padra do Salado. Many different legends are associated with this memorable sign, which you can get acquainted with when visiting this wonderful small town.
Want to see with your own eyes - tours to Portugal, Travel Agency "Hot Line", www. hot. com. ua, +38(044)592-24-26, +38(050)418-7505, +38(067)440-3682
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