Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Açores > Santa Cruz da Graciosa > São Mateus > Fonte do Mato
The Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Saúde stands in an elevated position on Monte da Saúde (Mount of Health), approximately 189 meters above sea level, on Graciosa Island. Although integrated into the landscape of São Mateus, specifically within the Fonte do Mato urbanization, this location offers a sense of tranquility and seclusion, serving as a natural stopping point for those exploring the area.
Its forecourt, a spacious area in front of the hermitage, serves as a privileged observation point, inviting visitors to pause and appreciate the surrounding landscape.
From the top of Monte da Saúde, and from the hermitage's forecourt, a vast landscape unfolds. One can contemplate the nearest rural settlements, with their fields and typical island houses. The horizon is dominated by the blue immensity of the Atlantic Ocean, stretching without barriers, providing an unobstructed view that evokes the serenity of the Azorean archipelago.
This small temple was erected in 1910, marking its discreet yet significant presence in the landscape of Graciosa. Like many Azorean hermitages, its construction reflects local religious devotion and the importance of places of worship accessible to communities. The Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Saúde, by virtue of its position, combines the religious aspect with the natural beauty of the location, making it a point of interest for those seeking a moment of contemplation as well as for those who appreciate panoramic views.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.043072,-27.9745489
Coordinates DMS: 39°02'35.1"N 27°58'28.4"W
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