Chapel of Our Lady of Victory

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Lisboa > Loures > Apelação > Quinta do Paraíso

Location

Located at Quinta de Nossa Senhora da Vitória, along Rua da Casa de Repouso dos Motoristas, in the town of Camarate, in the municipality of Loures.

History

This chapel dates back to the 18th century and is famous for its tiles illustrating scenes from the Old Testament.

Heritage

The chapel was classified as a Property of Public Interest on September 29, 1977, through decree-law no. 129/77.

Fun Fact

The poet Mário de Sá-Carneiro spent his childhood on this farm, making the place even more special for literature lovers.

Visit

The chapel is an ideal place for those who appreciate history, art and tranquility, making it an interesting stop in the town of Camarate.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capela_de_Nossa_Senhora_da_Vitória_(Camarate)

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