Paróquia de Nossa Senhora da Conceição - Matriz

The Mother Church of Póvoa is a Property of Public Interest and is the oldest, and most significant, temple in the city, marking the consolidation of population growth at the time. It's a baroque, eighteenth century church and with rich interior ornamentation, multiple altars, gilded carved altarpieces and the main altar is preceded by a triumphal arch. This is composed of a large oil painting which represents the Immaculate Conception (patron of the city) framed by twisted columns. The tile decor, chandeliers, baptismal, etc. were made by local artist António de Castro and the church is very close