Mercy Chapel of Montemor-o-Velho

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Coimbra > Montemor-o-Velho > Montemor-o-Velho > Montemor-o-Velho e Gatões

Location

, Located in Montemor-o-Velho, in the parish of Montemor-o-Velho e Gatões, municipality of Montemor-o-Velho, district of Coimbra, Portugal.

Classification

, Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1950.

History

, Built in the 16th century.

, Reforms in the second half of the 18th century and at the end of the 19th century (1873).

Architecture

, Follows the typical model of Misericórdia churches built from the 16th century onwards.

, Longitudinal plan with a single nave and chancel.

, Simple facade with a central round arch portal, flanked by Ionic pilasters.

, 18th-century national coat of arms and relief of Mater Omnium, attributed to João de Ruão, above the portal.

Interior

, Single space with a high choir.

, Pulpit on the Gospel side.

, Tribune of the treasurers with classical columns, built at the end of the 17th century.

, Altarpieces in Ançã stone.

, Tile wainscot that adorns the interior.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_da_Misericórdia_de_Montemor-o-Velho

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