São João Baptista de Alfeizerão Church
São João Baptista de Alfeizerão Church
The Parish Church of Alfeizerão, also called the São João Baptista de Alfeizerão Church was built in the late 15th or early 16th centuries.
Having undergone improvements in the 17th century, the following century was harmful to the Parish Church of Alfeizerão since it suffered a lot of damage as a result of the Earthquake of November 1st in the year of 1755, which motivated a new intervention in the following years.
As there are no two without three, the 19th century was also very difficult for the life of the Parish Church of Alfeizerão, since in the middle of the century its state was in ruins.
It was then intervened with the aim of trying to recover its importance and heritage for the local community, and since then had a much more peaceful life and less prone to accidents.
Due to its troubled life, the São João Baptista de Alfeizerão Church is an important testimony of the local identity and a demonstration of the willpower of this community.
You will certainly visit Alfeizerão to marvel at the famous and delicious Pão-de-Ló (Sponge Cake), visit not only the Church but also the Pillory.
What better combination than tasting the local sweets and visiting the heritage?
