Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Beja > Alvito > Alvito > Bairro Tapada do Lucas
- Located in the village of Alvito, Alentejo region, near the Main Church. It is located on Rua da Misericórdia.
- The chapel was built in the early 16th century and originally named Espírito Santo or Senhora do Hospital.
- It is part of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Alvito complex, founded in 1520.
- Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the interior of the chapel was decorated with paintings and tiles.
- The building underwent repairs after the 1969 earthquake and underwent several interventions in the following decades.
- The chapel follows the Mannerist style, with a simple and sober facade, without major decorations.
- The chapel's portal has a niche with an image of the Virgin with the Child Jesus.
- The building has a more functional type of construction, but with artistic elements that make it unique, such as the 18th-century tiles inside.
- The 18th-century tiles that decorate the walls of the chapel stand out.
- The chapel also has a tribune, and the main altar was covered with gilded wood carvings.
- In 1962, the chapel was classified as a Building of Public Interest, together with the Misericórdia Church, due to its historical and architectural value.
- Visiting the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Candeias is an opportunity to discover an important religious and cultural building in the region.
- The place offers a peaceful experience, with a serene environment and artistic elements that reflect local history.
- The proximity to the Main Church and other points of interest in the village make the visit even more enriching.
- The Misericórdia Church, associated with the chapel, is being restored and will be transformed into a Museum of Sacred Art in the future, which will further enhance the visit to the area.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.25657190020113,-7.993652029469814
Coordinates DMS: 38°15'23.7"N 07°59'37.1"W
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