Válega church is a wonderful work of tile painting art and unquestionably one of Portugal’s most stunning cathedrals! The church front facing west is particularly lovely at sunset, drenched in sunshine. A true golden temple that glistens with its beautiful multicoloured tiles. Until 1150, the church was patronised by private individuals. This was the Monastery of São. Pedro de Ferreira from that period until 1288. It was owned by the Bishop and the Cathedral of Porto from 1583 to 1833. Válega Church has been located in its current location since the mid-eighteenth century. It’s worth noting what’s within the church:
- Interventions from the twentieth century, such as the exotic wood ceilings funded by the Lopes Family and the extravagant tile covers manufactured by Aveiro’s Aleluia Factory.
- The marble works on the main chapel’s interior walls, the inferior coir, and the general wainscots
- The many periods of the Virgin Mary’s life
Válega is located 6,5 kilometres from Ovar and is well worth a visit!
