Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Lisboa > Arruda dos Vinhos > Louriceira de Cima > São Miguel
The Chapel of São Miguel is located in the village of Louriceira de Cima, integrated into the urbanisation named after it, "São Miguel", in the municipality of Arruda dos Vinhos. This site is situated in a transitional area between the built environment and the surrounding natural landscape. Its position allows for the observation of the region's characteristic features, where gentle orography intersects with residential areas, providing a calm environment integrated into the rurality that defines much of the Arruda dos Vinhos municipality.
Like many of the small chapels that dot the Portuguese landscape, the Chapel of São Miguel represents a cultural and religious landmark for the community of Louriceira de Cima. These places often bear witness to popular devotion and traditions that remain alive over time. The chapel's presence underscores the importance of faith and intangible heritage for the inhabitants, functioning as a meeting and celebration place, essential for local identity.
The Chapel of São Miguel exhibits the sobriety and functionality that characterise smaller religious buildings in Portugal. Its architecture is typically unadorned, with a simple facade and the use of construction elements that harmonise with the surroundings. A small bell tower with a sword-like structure, which rises above the building, may be one of its distinctive features, giving it a recognisable silhouette. The interior, despite its modesty, invites reflection and offers a refuge of tranquility, where light and silence create an atmosphere of serenity.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.9656857,-9.1223656
Coordinates DMS: 38°57'56.5"N 09°07'20.5"W
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