Saint Barbara of Degebe Chapel

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Évora > Évora > Bairro do Degebe > Boa Morte

Location

The Chapel of Santa Bárbara do Degebe is located within the Bairro do Degebe area, a zone situated in the urban surroundings of Évora. Its specific location, in the Boa Morte urbanization, provides it with a setting closer to local life and the landscapes that characterize the Évora region.

This positioning offers visitors a different perspective of the city, away from the historic center, inviting them to discover more discreet corners integrated into the daily life of neighboring communities, offering a tranquil atmosphere and a glimpse of the most authentic Alentejo.

The Chapel and its Function

The Chapel of Santa Bárbara do Degebe is a place of worship and a point of reference for the surrounding community. Dedicated to Santa Bárbara, this chapel reflects the religious tradition and devotion deeply rooted in the Alentejo localities.

Like many small-scale religious buildings in the region, the chapel serves as a meeting and celebration point for the inhabitants of Bairro do Degebe, keeping alive the connection between people and their spiritual heritage, and serving as a landmark in the local landscape.

An Element of Local Heritage

Although modest in size, the Chapel of Santa Bárbara do Degebe constitutes a testament to the history and development of Bairro do Degebe. Its continuous presence over time demonstrates the importance of having a place of worship and unity for residents, who find a cultural and identity reference point there.

The chapel is an example of the heritage scattered throughout the Alentejo landscape, offering an opportunity to observe popular religious architecture and understand the intrinsic relationship between communities and their most significant buildings, which shape the identity and memory of a place.

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