Chapel of Our Lady of the Quinta do Candeeiro

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Lisboa > Loures > Moscavide > Jardins do Cristo Rei

Location

In Moscavide and Portela, in the Lisbon area.

History

Built in the early 18th century, possibly by Lázaro Mongiardino.

Architecture

Baroque style, with a simple exterior and a richly decorated interior.

Interior

Walls and ceiling with frescoes, gilded carvings, and a main altar with a painting of the "Coronation of the Virgin."

Features

Rectangular chapel with a decorated portal and an ornate ceiling, as well as side chapels.

Access

Easy access via the Moscavide ring road.

Importance

Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1993.

Surroundings

Located on a farm with a garden, it is part of an architectural ensemble.

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