Category: Religious Architecture > Hermitage
District: Évora > Portel > Portel > Bairro Dias de Carvalho
The Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Saúde, now in ruins, is located in Bairro Dias de Carvalho, an area of the town of Portel. Its position allows it to integrate into the town's urban landscape, offering a space for pause and observation within the residential context. It is discretely yet accessibly situated, inviting a brief detour for its discovery.
This site marks the presence of an ancient hermitage, dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Saúde. Although time and the elements have reduced the structure to mere ruins, its vestiges still tell the story of a space once dedicated to faith and devotion. It is a physical reminder of the religious memory and heritage that shaped the life of the Portel community over the centuries, a place where architecture merges with history to evoke the past.
The ruins of the Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Saúde offer an environment of serenity and introspection. The persisting walls, loose stones, and vegetation entwining with the structure create a unique atmosphere. It is a place where silence invites contemplation, allowing visitors to imagine the life and prayers that were once offered here. The interaction between what remains of the construction and the surrounding nature underscores the passage of time and the permanence of the place.
The setting of the hermitage provides an interesting viewpoint over the surrounding landscape. From the ruins, it is possible to observe certain aspects of Bairro Dias de Carvalho and, beyond that, the distinctive features of the Alentejo. The simplicity of the site and its openness to the horizon allow one to appreciate the vastness of the sky and the quietness of the environment, making the visit an experience linked to the region's tranquility.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.313935890964096, -7.694776074830302
Coordinates DMS: 38°18'50.2"N 07°41'41.2"W
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