Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Leiria > Castanheira de Pera > Porto Videira > Gestosa Cimeira
The Chapel of Gestosa Cimeira, also known as Santa Luzia Chapel, is located in the peaceful village of Gestosa Cimeira, which belongs to the locality of Porto Videira, in the municipality of Castanheira de Pera. This chapel is set in a distinctly rural environment, offering views of the surrounding landscape that suggest quietude and introspection. Its prominent position in the village gives it a singular presence, inviting moments of serenity.
The history of Gestosa Cimeira Chapel dates back to the 17th century, the period in which it was built. This construction represents an important testimony to the religious architecture of the time, characterized by its simplicity and functionality. Although the name of its builder is unknown, the chapel has, since its origin, played a central role in the religious life of the community, maintaining its original function as a place of worship.
In its design, the chapel exhibits typical elements of 17th-century religious architecture, with a structure based on load-bearing walls, which give it solidity and durability. Its value does not lie in grandeur, but rather in its authenticity and the way it reflects local constructive tradition. It is a space that invites careful observation of its details, which reveal the passage of time and the permanence of faith in this corner of Portugal.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.0015783,-8.1886703
Coordinates DMS: 40°00'5.7"N 08°11'19.2"W
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