What to expect
The church grew from the town’s late-medieval Misericórdia church and became the parish church after the older Santa Maria da Graça was lost in the 1755 earthquake. Its restrained exterior opens onto a single nave and an elevated sanctuary, with a painted high altar providing a colourful focal point.
Its position on Praça Infante Dom Henrique makes it easy to combine with the waterfront and the surrounding historic streets. This is distinct from Santo António, which forms part of the Lagos museum visit; allow separate time if you want to see both.
- Also known as
- Santa Maria Church Lagos · Lagos parish church
Planning your visit
- An active parish church; sightseeing must respect services and people at prayer.
- The entrance is on Praça Infante Dom Henrique.
