Chapel of the Good Shepherd Vila de Canas

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Lisboa > Mafra > Milharado > Vila de Canas

Location:

The Good Shepherd Chapel is located in the Vila de Canas urbanization, in the parish of Milharado, municipality of Mafra. It is slightly elevated, next to small stone retaining walls and Portuguese pavement paths.

The surroundings are characterized by scattered olive and pine trees, offering a serene view of the rural landscape. The area is quiet, with direct access via a local road and informal parking nearby.

Aesthetics and Atmosphere

The building features a white facade with simple lines, highlighted by a triangular pediment with a relief detail. The main entrance, made of dark wood, is preceded by a light stone staircase leading to the small churchyard.

Atop the roof, a discreet bell tower emerges, while the set of circular windows provides a gentle contrast to the building's geometry. The white wall reflects the sunlight, creating a luminous environment even in shaded hours.

Visitor Experience

Visitors to the chapel find a space conducive to contemplation, where silence is only broken by the singing of birds in the nearby trees. The churchyard invites a brief pause to contemplate the contrast between the reserved interior and the open exterior.

The harmony between the simple architecture and the natural surroundings makes this place a meeting point with the rural landscape of the Mafra municipality, ideal for those seeking a moment of calm and reflection.

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