Church Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosário e Chapel de Nosso Senhor dos Aflitos - 1715

Construction of the Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário, the current Mother Church of Olhão, began in 1698 and was opened in 1715 (still unfinished). The contract for the construction of the tower dates from 1722.

The facade reads: 'This new temple was built at the expense of the sailors of this people, when there were only a few tribes.' Due to its delicacy, it attracts a lot of attention from tourists visiting the historic area of Olhão in the center of the city.

In the second half of the 18th century, the main facade, one of the most impressive in the Algarve, was renovated with a triangular crown. Inside are five altars with a single nave and a slight projection from the transept. The chapel has a golden altarpiece and a triumphal arch, a ceiling decorated with a fresco and an image of Our Lady of the Rosary.

At the back of the church, the Chapel of the Aflitos was built, highlighting the tile panel with the crucified Christ.