Saint Anne's Chapel

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Lisboa > Torres Vedras > Freiria > Colaria

Location

The Chapel of Santa Ana is located in Colaria, a peaceful area integrated into the locality of Freiria, in the municipality of Torres Vedras. It is immersed in an environment that reflects the serenity of Portuguese rural communities, where its presence is a discreet yet significant landmark in the local landscape and daily life. The chapel is surrounded by the traditional housing of the village, offering a visiting experience that fits into village life.

Memory and History

Dating back to 1748, the Chapel of Santa Ana is an element of profound historical relevance for Freiria. Its longevity grants it the status of a witness to several generations and a past that shaped the community's identity. This place of worship represents a valuable heritage, keeping alive the memory of the traditions and faith of those who lived and continue to live here, functioning as a link between the past and the present.

Architecture and Environment

The Chapel of Santa Ana features a modest architecture, characteristic of small Portuguese rural chapels. Its formal simplicity and human scale invite contemplation. The construction features, preserved over time, reveal the community's dedication and care for this space. The chapel's surrounding environment, with its exterior atrium, provides a place of calm and reflection, where one can appreciate the tranquility of the place and the authenticity of a building that endures in the Colaria landscape.

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