Igreja de São Pedro

This church was built in 1737, with the houses of the fraternity of St. Peter, showing a simple architecture. In 1782 is granted a Royal provision that authorized the expansion of the Church. In 1880, the Junta Magna of the brotherhood authorizes the start of work, after approval by the Association of Architects of Lisbon. After a year start the works, having been demolished the houses of the brethren, and the job ended only in the early 20th century.

Contacts


Largo do Toural
4810-427,Guimarães

    Characteristics


  • Difficult external parking
  • Churches, Chapels & Temples
  • Visitable (no guide)
  • True

    opening hours


  • monday: 08:00-12:00, 14:00-17:30
  • tuesday: 08:00-12:00, 14:00-17:30
  • wednesday: 08:00-12:00
  • thursday: 08:00-12:00, 14:00-17:30
  • friday: 08:00-12:00, 14:00-17:30
  • saturday: 08:00-12:00
  • sunday: 08:00-12:00

Monuments near Igreja de São Pedro

Cruzeiro do Centro Juvenil de São José


Cruise dated 1775, with three steps on the base, a smooth cylindrical shaft and, at the top, a cross of the order of Christ.

Cruzeiro do Largo de São Francisco


Mannerist cruise composed of a composite column and an image of Christ crucified. It was built in 1593, as can be read in the inscription on the pedestal.

Estátua de Dom Domingos Gonçalves


Bust in bronze, located in the center of a large olive trees and stone garden benches, erected in honour of Domingos Gonçalves.

Estátua do Conde de Arnoso


Statue located in a landscaped square, erected in honor of the count of Arnoso Guimarães.

Fábrica de Curtumes da Ramada


With roots in the middle ages, the tanning industry occupied, in other times, a specific zone, located at the gates of the city, called "Ribeira hides". Given …

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação e Santos Passos


Church dating from the 18TH century, designed by the architect André Soares, crowned by two towers built in the mid-nineteenth century. The staircase balustrad…

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