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Chapel of Our Lady of Good Success or Chapel of the Jail

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Portalegre > Crato > Crato > Bairro de Pêro Filho

Location

Located in Crato, in the district of Portalegre.

History

Built in the 18th century so that the prisoners of the old jail, located in front of it, could follow the masses through a large window.

Architecture

Small and simple, with a large window that stands out on the facade. The altar is made of marble, with rich decorative elements, such as columns and geometric figures.

Interior

Covered in blue and white tiles. The vaulted ceiling still preserves some vestiges of old paintings.

Current Function

Today, the chapel is part of the Crato Municipal Library.

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

Coordinates DD: 39.28682114073411,-7.645505338914954
Coordinates DMS: 39°17'12.6"N 07°38'43.8"W

Weather Crato  Weather Crato

Thursday, 07
Scattered clouds
13° | 39°
Scattered clouds
Friday, 08
Clear sky
16° | 38°
Clear sky
Saturday, 09
Clear sky
17° | 38°
Clear sky
Sunday, 10
Clear sky
18° | 41°
Clear sky
Monday, 11
Light rain
20° | 43°
Light rain

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