Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Beja > Mértola > Amendoeira da Serra
The Chapel of Amendoeira da Serra is located in the peaceful village of the same name, situated within the municipality of Mértola, in the Lower Alentejo. The village and its chapel are set in an area of gentle rural landscape, characterized by rolling hills and typical vegetation, such as holm oaks and cork oaks. This location is part of the vast area of the Guadiana Valley Natural Park, offering an environment of great tranquility and contact with Alentejo nature.
Although it is a modest construction, the chapel represents an important landmark within the small community of Amendoeira da Serra. It is a place that reflects the faith and traditions of the local population throughout time. For visitors, its presence in the village offers a glimpse into the daily life and cultural identity of this rural area of Alentejo.
The chapel benefits from its natural setting. Surrounded by the characteristic landscape of the Guadiana Valley Natural Park, its architectural simplicity harmoniously blends into the rural scenery. From its location, one can appreciate the serene beauty of the fields, pastures, and vegetation that define the Alentejo horizon, feeling the calm that emanates from this environment.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 37.789174,-7.6923816
Coordinates DMS: 37°47'21.0"N 07°41'32.6"W
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