Igreja de Santa Maria (Serpa) explained

Igreja de Santa Maria is a 14th-century church in Serpa, Alentejo, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.

History

Igreja de Santa Maria is believed to be built over a former Arab mosque site. Indications for this remains. These include the bell tower built apart from church body and remains of a cylindrical base on the site.[1] Santa Maria was also a name usually given to converted mosques.

References

37.9451°N -7.5989°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Igreja de Santa Maria, matriz de Serpa . visitportugal.com . 3 October 2018.