Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Leiria > Nazaré > Nazaré > Sítio da Nazaré
, Located in Sítio da Nazaré, it offers panoramic views of the town and the Atlantic Ocean.
, It houses the ancient image of Our Lady of Nazaré, brought in 711 and venerated ever since.
, First sanctuary: a centuries-old grotto where the image was initially placed.
, Second sanctuary: Chapel of Memory, built after a miracle in 1182, on the edge of the cliff.
, Third sanctuary: current building founded in 1377 and rebuilt until the 19th century, featuring monumental architecture.
, Access via a semicircular staircase to the entrance of the Baroque-style church.
, Interior with a single nave in the shape of a Latin cross, highlighting four gilded altars from 1756.
, Walls decorated with 6,568 Dutch tiles depicting biblical stories and scenes from the lives of David and Joseph.
, Chancel separated by a pau santo balustrade, with a Baroque altarpiece and stained glass window of the sacred image.
, Sacristy and corridors ornamented with 18th-century Portuguese tiles, displaying scenes of the Assumption of the Virgin and prophets.
, Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1978, it is a place of pilgrimage and historical visitation.
, Ideal for appreciating religious architecture and sacred works of art, offering a rich cultural experience in Nazaré.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santuário_de_Nossa_Senhora_da_Nazaré
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.60542532065307,-9.076568405974442
Coordinates DMS: 39°36'19.5"N 09°04'35.6"W
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