Chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão - Lamego, Churches

Despite the relatively recent Baroque styling of the facade the Chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão is in fact one of the most ancient churches in Portugal. The site possibly dates back to the 7th century when it may have been used as a sanctuary by the Visigoths.It is actually more likely the chapel started out in the 9th or 10th century as the reconquests gained traction.

Lamego Portugal chapel, the Capela de Sao Pedro de Balsemao, a 10th century chapel in the village of Balsemao, near Lamego, Portugal Stock Photo - Alamy

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