Igreja de São Pedro - Peniche

Igreja de Sao Pedro - Peniche
Igreja de Sao Pedro - Peniche
Ulf Huebner

St Pedro's Church

The largest church in Peniche, the Igreja de São Pedro (Church of Saint Peter) sits at the heart of the historic town centre. It dates back to the late 1500s, a similar period to the fortress home of the Museu Municipal de Peniche

Unlike many of the other baroque churches in Peniche, the Igreja de São Pedro has a relatively plain exterior. But step beyond this solid façade and you'll be greeted with the full glory of intricate wood carving and delicate gold gilt work. In addition to the main altar that honours Saint Peter of Alcántara, there are also side chapels which are  dedicated to Our Lady of the Safe Voyage (Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem) and Our Lord of the Good End (Senhor do Bonfim). Both provide a fitting place to pray in a community that continues to make its living from the sea.

Address

Largo Castilho e Rua José Estevão
Peniche
2520-302

Phone

+351 262 782 172

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Peniche is a coastal town an hour's drive north of Lisbon. Peniche was an island until the sixteenth century, when silt created a narrow isthmus. It has been a busy fishing port since ancient times and retains a historical harbour and harbour walls. The old, walled part of town (which is in stark contrast to the burgeoning development all around it) is dominated by an impressive sixteenth century…