Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Leiria > Alcobaça > Évora de Alcobaça > Fragosas
The Chapel of Fragosas is integrated into the area that gives it its name, Fragosas, belonging to the locality of Évora de Alcobaça. Located in the municipality of Alcobaça, this chapel is set in a predominantly residential environment, reflecting the community's peaceful daily life. Its presence is a local landmark, easily accessible within this urban area.
This modest chapel exhibits an architecture that aligns with popular Portuguese religious constructions. It is characterized by simple, uncluttered lines, with its walls typically displaying the traditional white whitewash, giving it a discreet luminosity. The structure often features a low-pitched roof and, at times, a small bell tower that rises simply above the chapel's body, blending harmoniously into the surrounding landscape. Its beauty lies precisely in this simplicity, which makes it a familiar and tranquil element in the local panorama.
More than just a building, the Chapel of Fragosas is a symbol of belonging and a gathering point for the local community. It represents a legacy of faith and tradition that remains alive throughout generations. The atmosphere provided by the chapel is one of remarkable quietude, inviting introspection and silence. It is a space where one feels the depth of local history and the continuity of practices and sentiments that have marked the lives of the people in Fragosas.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.5084708,-9.0004876
Coordinates DMS: 39°30'30.5"N 09°00'1.8"W