Chapel of the Holy Christ of Carviçais

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Bragança > Torre de Moncorvo > Carviçais

Location

, Located in the Church Square, next to the Main Church, in the parish of Carviçais, in the municipality of Torre de Moncorvo, District of Bragança.

History

, Built in 1743, replacing a previous chapel dedicated to São Bartolomeu (Saint Bartholomew), which was demolished in 1740.

Architecture and Style

, Example of Joanine Baroque architecture.

, Interior with three remarkable altars.

Three altars stand out inside

, Our Crucified Lord.

, Our Lord of the Green Reed (Nosso Senhor da Cana Verde).

, Our Lord of the Steps (Nosso Senhor dos Passos).

Religious Devotion

, Place of devotion and worship for the faithful of the region.

Cultural and Artistic Influence

, Representative of the Baroque style and sacred art of the time.

Central Location

, It is located in the heart of Carviçais, close to other attractions in the region.

Visitation and Religious Tourism

, Ideal destination for tourists interested in religious history and Baroque architecture.

Events and Celebrations

, It may be the stage for religious events and local celebrations throughout the year.

Cultural Heritage

, Contributes to the cultural and patrimonial richness of the Torre de Moncorvo region.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capela_do_Santo_Cristo_de_Carviçais

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt