Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Leiria > Bombarral > Bombarral > Bombarral e Vale Covo
Situated in Quinta das Cerejeiras, at Largo dos Aviadores, Bombarral.
Visits by prior appointment only.
Built in the 16th century.
On the façade, a cross decorated with tiles stands out. The base includes elements referencing the Calvary, such as two green tiles in the shape of symbolic nails.
The walls are covered with traditional patterned tiles. The vaulted ceiling displays tiles imitating embroidered fabrics, dating from the 17th century.
The altar features a frontal with 78 decorative tiles. Its style resembles a lace tablecloth, with details painted in blue and hanging fringes.
The Chapel is part of the Tile Route and is a well-preserved example of 17th-century Portuguese tilework.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.266975066334844,-9.153294852762441
Coordinates DMS: 39°16'1.1"N 09°09'11.9"W
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