São Pedro Chapel

The chapel of São Pedro is located next to the cemetery in the parish of Medrões, on the side of the road. Painted white, this chapel boasts well-preserved stonework. On the main façade, there is a small niche above the main door where there is a stone sculpture of Saint Peter. This round-arched niche is crowned by a cushioned cross and flanked by stonework rosettes. The interior is spacious and dazzling, due to the high standard, richness, artistry and profusion of the baroque carvings, including the magnificent high altar with twisted columns, volutes, angels and plant ornaments. The wood-paneled ceiling of the chancel is decorated with thirty-five coffered ceilings each depicting figures of saints and popes. The nave ceiling is also lined with fifty-six paneled coffered ceilings. The collection of sacred art includes images of great value, including the wooden statue of Our Lady of the Conception (18th century). It has been a Property of Public Interest since September 3, 2009.