Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Portalegre > Campo Maior > Campo Maior > São João Baptista
The Hermitage of São Joãozinho stands in the urbanization of São João Baptista, in Campo Maior, positioned at a higher elevation of the locality. Its location allows for a wide perspective over the town of Campo Maior and the Alentejo landscape that surrounds it, marked by the plain and the characteristic tranquility of the region.
Its accessibility, being located in an urban area, makes it a reference point and a place that invites observation of the surrounding environment, revealing a view that extends for several kilometers, ideal for those seeking a moment of quietude.
Dedicated to São Joãozinho, an affectionate diminutive of São João Baptista, this hermitage has been, over the years, a center of popular devotion in Campo Maior. Its existence is intimately linked to the beliefs and rituals of the local community, which historically gathered here, especially during festive seasons associated with the patron saint.
The hermitage is a testament to the deep connection of the population to its religious and cultural roots, functioning as a meeting point and a place for reflection, where the simplicity of the space aligns with the authenticity of expressions of faith.
The architecture of the Hermitage of São Joãozinho reflects the modesty and functionality typical of Alentejan religious constructions. It is a small building, with a simple and unadorned structure, which harmoniously integrates into the landscape. Its sober lines and the absence of elaborate ornaments emphasize its essence as a place of retreat.
The simplicity of the materials and design gives it an authenticity that aligns with the spirit of the region. The hermitage exhibits the characteristic features of vernacular architecture, where beauty lies in its sobriety and in how it fulfills its devotional purpose.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.0063392,-7.0834797
Coordinates DMS: 39°00'22.8"N 07°05'0.5"W
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