Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Castelo Branco > Vila de Rei > Borda da Ribeira
The Borda da Ribeira Chapel is located in the heart of the small village of the same name, a place situated in the municipality of Vila de Rei. You will find this place of worship in the centre of the community, surrounded by a calm environment that reflects the region's rural essence. Its position offers a discreet yet striking reference point for those walking through the village streets, which nestles in a valley surrounded by forest, conveying a sense of peace and isolation in nature.
This chapel is a central point in the lives of the inhabitants of Borda da Ribeira, functioning as the spiritual and social heart of the village. Throughout the year, it is here that masses are celebrated and religious traditions that unite the population are observed. In particular, the devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows plays an important role, with annual festivities that attract residents and those returning to their homeland to keep memory and community spirit alive. Its existence and maintenance depend on the strong spirit of solidarity of the locals, who see in it a link to their roots and to the past.
More than a building, the Borda da Ribeira Chapel invites quietude and contemplation. Its modest architecture, typical of Portuguese rural chapels, integrates perfectly into the landscape and the daily life of the village. Upon visiting it, you can feel the deep connection of the space to the history of the families who lived and continue to live here. It is a place that, in its simplicity, speaks of the resilience and faith of a community, offering a refuge for moments of introspection away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.6137313,-8.0956404
Coordinates DMS: 39°36'49.4"N 08°05'44.3"W
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