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GPS 32.67125909474645, -17.064571899048666

The Igreja Matriz da Ribeira Brava or Igreja de São Bento (Madeira), in the parish and municipality of Ribeira Brava, is one of the most important heritage sets in the region. Originating in a small chapel from the 15th century, this temple - which became a parish church - has a remarkable artistic value, of Flemish influence, namely in the panels representing the Virgin and Child, flanked by São Bento and São Bernardo, as well as the image of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, from the 16th century. It is a 16th century building and one of the oldest rural temples in the Diocese of Funchal, one of the most visited on the island.

Location

The church is located at Rua Camachos, in Ribeira Brava, Madeira Island

Construction

Its construction dates back to the 16th century, being modified over the centuries to reach the current building.

The Church has a portal with three Gothic archivolts, with historic capitals.

Built in the 16th century, originating from a small chapel from the 15th century, the Mother Church of Ribeira Brava, or São Bento, located in the center of the village, has undergone several interventions over time. This church has Manueline, Mannerist and Baroque features and houses a rich collection of painting, sculpture, goldwork and gilded carving from the 16th and 17th centuries, making it one of the most important heritage sets in the region, with its treasure even on display. at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels.

interior

Inside, there is a collection of silver pieces from the 16th and 17th centuries, a monumental image of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, of Flemish production, dating from around 1520. Panels of Flemish origin attributed to the Flemish painter, Francisco Henriques, representing Nossa Madam, Saint Benedict and Saint Bernard. Still inside, the church has three main altars: the main altar and two other side ones. The main chapel is named after a magnificent altarpiece in gilded and polychrome woodwork from the late 17th century, attributed to the workshop of Manuel Pereira de Almeida, who was also responsible for the other two altars. Inside we can still find Manueline works such as the capitals, the pulpit of the Mother Church and the baptismal font (which was a gift from King Manuel I).

It is one of the most important heritage sites in the region. Originating in a small chapel from the 15th century, this temple - which became a parish church - has a remarkable artistic value, of Flemish influence.

Versão portuguesa aqui.

GPS 32.67125909474645, -17.064571899048666

The Igreja Matriz da Ribeira Brava or Igreja de São Bento (Madeira), in the parish and municipality of Ribeira Brava, is one of the most important heritage sets in the region. Originating in a small chapel from the 15th century, this temple - which became a parish church - has a remarkable artistic value, of Flemish influence, namely in the panels representing the Virgin and Child, flanked by São Bento and São Bernardo, as well as the image of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, from the 16th century. It is a 16th century building and one of the oldest rural temples in the Diocese of Funchal, one of the most visited on the island.

Location

The church is located at Rua Camachos, in Ribeira Brava, Madeira Island

Construction

Its construction dates back to the 16th century, being modified over the centuries to reach the current building.

The Church has a portal with three Gothic archivolts, with historic capitals.

Built in the 16th century, originating from a small chapel from the 15th century, the Mother Church of Ribeira Brava, or São Bento, located in the center of the village, has undergone several interventions over time. This church has Manueline, Mannerist and Baroque features and houses a rich collection of painting, sculpture, goldwork and gilded carving from the 16th and 17th centuries, making it one of the most important heritage sets in the region, with its treasure even on display. at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels.

interior

Inside, there is a collection of silver pieces from the 16th and 17th centuries, a monumental image of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, of Flemish production, dating from around 1520. Panels of Flemish origin attributed to the Flemish painter, Francisco Henriques, representing Nossa Madam, Saint Benedict and Saint Bernard. Still inside, the church has three main altars: the main altar and two other side ones. The main chapel is named after a magnificent altarpiece in gilded and polychrome woodwork from the late 17th century, attributed to the workshop of Manuel Pereira de Almeida, who was also responsible for the other two altars. Inside we can still find Manueline works such as the capitals, the pulpit of the Mother Church and the baptismal font (which was a gift from King Manuel I).

It is one of the most important heritage sites in the region. Originating in a small chapel from the 15th century, this temple - which became a parish church - has a remarkable artistic value, of Flemish influence.