Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Castelo Branco > Sertã > Chão das Macieiras > Cernache do Bonjardim, Nesperal e Palhais
The Chapel of Bom Jesus is located within the village of Chão das Macieiras, an area that is part of the union of parishes of Cernache do Bonjardim, Nesperal and Palhais, in the municipality of Sertã. Its location contributes to a more serene setting, typical of a Portuguese rural landscape.
Chão das Macieiras is a small settlement that blends into the landscape, offering a peaceful environment away from the hustle and bustle of larger urban areas. The chapel serves as a landmark and a meeting point for the local community.
Dedicated to Bom Jesus (Good Jesus), this chapel is a place of worship that reflects the strong presence of faith and tradition in the region's rural communities. Its existence underlines the importance of religious spaces for local inhabitants, serving as a point of devotion and contemplation.
For visitors, the chapel offers an opportunity to observe popular religiosity up close and the simplicity of its buildings, which are an integral part of Chão das Macieiras' cultural identity.
The Chapel of Bom Jesus, with its modest and traditional architecture, naturally integrates into the landscape of Chão das Macieiras. Its presence is discreet yet significant, marking the horizon and the daily life of the surrounding community.
The building, in its simplicity, invites contemplation of the surrounding environment, characteristic of the Sertã region, with its natural features and calmer pace of life. It represents a testament to the heritage and attachment to local roots.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.8152025,-8.1857611
Coordinates DMS: 39°48'54.7"N 08°11'8.7"W
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