#Parish Church of Estômbar

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The main altar of the Parish Church of Estômbar, also know of Church of Saint James (Igreja de São Tiago).

This is the Portuguese Baroque at its best: an (rather intelligent) mix of gilded woodcarving with azulejo - the cromatic elegance of the gold and the blue.

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The Parish Chuch of Estômbar, also known as Church of Saint James (Igreja de São Tiago): Six details.

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XVIII Century azulejos from the Parish Church of Estômbar. As you may have noticed, both of these panels represent biblical passages.

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The gorgeous Parish Church of Estômbar, also know of Church of Saint James (Igreja de São Tiago). It was originally built in the XVI Century, and heavily restored several times during the XVIII Century.

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A Calvary scene in one of the side altars of the Parish Church of Estômbar.

Usually, the Calvary is composed by Jesus crucified, Mary (usually, as Our Lady of Pain or Our Lady of Anguishes), and Saint John The Evangelist - the exact figures you see in this altar. However, it should be noted that some Calvary scenes also include Mary Magdalene.

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One of the baroque side altars of the Parish Church of Estômabar (Church of Saint James). The images are: Our Lady of Pain, Saint Peter, and Saint Anthony (with the Baby Jesus).