Chapel of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Galveias

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Portalegre > Ponte de Sor > Galveias

Construction Date

The chapel has origins in the 16th century, with significant renovations in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Architecture

The building is in the Baroque and Rococo style, with a simple facade, highlighted by a portal with an inscription and a national coat of arms at the top.

Interior

Upon entering, you will find the Chapel of Our Lady of the Conception, with a vault and side niches. The main altar has decorative elements in the Rococo style.

Artistic Elements

Highlights include an old stone image of the Virgin and Child and a wooden sculpture of Saint Anne, of great artistic value.

Restoration

The chapel was restored in 2005, preserving its historical and cultural richness.

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