Village of Serra do Socorro and Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Socorro (upper part of Serra do Socorro)

Category: Archaeology > Settlement

District: Lisboa > Mafra > Serra do Socorro > Cume da Serra

Location

At the top of the Serra do Socorro, located in the parish of Enxara do Bispo, municipality of Mafra, near Torres Vedras. The chapel is integrated into a fortified village from the Iron Age and offers a wide view of the surrounding landscape.

Chapel of Our Lady of Socorro

Small hermitage from the 16th century, with Manueline elements, located on top of the mountain. According to tradition, the site was a mosque during the Arab occupation, later converted to Christianity.

Interior of the Chapel

The main altar stands out with the image of Our Lady of Socorro with the Child Jesus, accompanied by the images of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne. The nave features ribbed vaults and typical tiles of the time.

Annual Pilgrimage

On August 5th, the chapel is the center of a popular pilgrimage that includes mass, procession and festival, attracting faithful and visitors from the region.

Iron Age Village

In the vicinity of the chapel, there are vestiges of an ancient fortified village, with remains of walls and constructions, providing a connection to the historical past of the region.

Interpretive Center

Near the chapel, an exhibition space offers information about the local history, including the role of the mountain in military defense during the French Invasions.