Our Lady of Consolation Chapel

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Faro > Tavira > Tavira > Vila-A-Dentro

Location

The Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Consolação is located in the parish of Santiago, in the city of Tavira, in the municipality of Tavira.

History

The chapel was built in 1648 by the Brotherhood of Nossa Senhora da Consolação dos Presos.

Historical Significance

The chapel is located in front of the old Tavira Civil Prison, where those condemned to death spent their last hours. It is named in honor of this fact.

Architecture

The chapel has a simple interior, with a 17th-century tile skirting board.

Paintings

Inside the chapel, several paintings depicting the Virgin Mary and the Passion of Christ can be observed.

Tourist Interest

The Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Consolação is a place of historical and cultural interest in Tavira, offering visitors the opportunity to learn about the city's history and appreciate the 17th-century architecture and paintings.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capela_de_Nossa_Senhora_da_Consolação

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