Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel
District: Leiria > Batalha > Reguengo do Fetal > Alcanadas
The Chapel of Saint Matthew is nestled in the picturesque locality of Alcanadas, which is part of Reguengo do Fetal, in the municipality of Batalha, Leiria district. Its position, typically in environments like this, grants it an atmosphere of tranquility and contemplation, characteristic of small Portuguese rural communities. Framed by the local landscape, the chapel harmoniously integrates into the village's fabric, serving as a point of reference for its inhabitants and visitors.
This location invites contemplation, providing a serene refuge that reflects the essence of country life and the community's deep connection to its heritage and roots.
The Chapel of Saint Matthew, like many religious buildings erected in Portuguese rural localities, bears witness to the faith and devotion of the people of Alcanadas throughout the centuries. Dedicated to Saint Matthew, a saint of particular importance in various communities, this place of worship has served as a pillar of local spiritual life, adapting to the needs and traditions of generations that have lived there.
Its existence underscores the community's deep connection to its religious traditions, providing a space for celebrations, prayers, and moments of unity that mark the annual calendar of the village inhabitants.
In architectural terms, the Chapel of Saint Matthew exhibits the characteristics typical of smaller rural religious constructions in Portugal. Its structure is marked by the simplicity of its lines and the modesty of its materials, often utilizing local stone and whitewashed plaster, which lends it a particular luminosity and a natural integration into the surrounding landscape. These elements reflect a functional and devotional architecture, designed to serve the local community without grand ostentation.
It may feature a small bell tower or belfry, a distinctive element of such constructions, which once echoed across the fields, calling the faithful and marking the rhythm of community life.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.63519822473448,-8.798848003122004
Coordinates DMS: 39°38'6.7"N 08°47'55.9"W
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