Igreja de Santa Maria de Marvila, Santarém

Santa Maria de Marvila was founded by Afonso Henriques after his conquest of the city in 1147, so it was likely a mosque previously. He later donated it to the Knights Templar for their service in the conquest of the city.

Interior of Santa Maria de Marvila church.
Magnificent Gothic portal at Santa Maria de Marvila.
Santa Maria de Marvila marker, reads in part: É um templo muito antigo. Foi doado por D. Afonso Henriques em 1147 (?) á ordem dos Templários....[This is an ancient temple. It was donated by D. Afonso Henriques in 1147 (?) to the Order of the Knights Templar....