Chapel of the Évora de Alcobaça Cemetery

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Leiria > Alcobaça > Évora de Alcobaça > Alto Azul

Location

Located in the village of Alto Azul, in the parish of Évora de Alcobaça, municipality of Alcobaça, district of Leiria.

Construction Date

It was built in the year 1905, already in the 20th century.

Function

Chapel for religious use, integrated into the local cemetery. It is still currently used for religious purposes.

Architecture

- Simple structure with a central body and two lower lateral wings.

- Facade with a triangular shape at the top, decorated with two pinnacles and a cross.

- Main entrance at the center.

- Built with stone masonry, stonework, ceramic tile roof, and glass elements.

Setting

It is isolated, in a quiet area, with access via Rua Direita, which contributes to the serene atmosphere of the place.

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