The Chruch of Santiago is a monument of Romaic trait that has endured changes over time, with Gothic and Mannerist. The facade of this church dates back to the 18th century.
Inside the Church , we can see a chapel , ordered to build in 1240, by Maria Gil and a 14th century"Pieta', which according to Jose Saramago , is the most admirable of this church.
On the bottom end, you can see frescoes, from at least 2 seasons. In the chancel there are traces of a triptych consisting of figures representing our Lady , saint James ( Patron Saint) and St Peter ( which many claim to be a representation of Pedro Alvares Cabral).
In connection with this church , lays the Pantheon of the Cabrais that was still under construction in 1483, where you can see tombs of various elements of the family , including Pedro Alvares Cabral.
Located in one of the Portuguese pilgrimage path to Composteka, " Via Da Estrela " ( Route of the Star) , which is signaled in Belmonte , benefiting from the old Roman road that would link Merida to Braga , the Santiago Church / Saint James Church would be a place , in which the pilgrims would find spiritual comfort during their journey.
In the square of the castle can still be seen the chapels of Sto. Antonio and of the Calvario.
Inside the Church , we can see a chapel , ordered to build in 1240, by Maria Gil and a 14th century"Pieta', which according to Jose Saramago , is the most admirable of this church.
On the bottom end, you can see frescoes, from at least 2 seasons. In the chancel there are traces of a triptych consisting of figures representing our Lady , saint James ( Patron Saint) and St Peter ( which many claim to be a representation of Pedro Alvares Cabral).
In connection with this church , lays the Pantheon of the Cabrais that was still under construction in 1483, where you can see tombs of various elements of the family , including Pedro Alvares Cabral.
Located in one of the Portuguese pilgrimage path to Composteka, " Via Da Estrela " ( Route of the Star) , which is signaled in Belmonte , benefiting from the old Roman road that would link Merida to Braga , the Santiago Church / Saint James Church would be a place , in which the pilgrims would find spiritual comfort during their journey.
In the square of the castle can still be seen the chapels of Sto. Antonio and of the Calvario.
