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Hermitage of Our Lady of Pleasures

Category: Religious Architecture > Hermitage

District: Portalegre > Nisa > Nisa > Espírito Santo, Nossa Senhora da Graça e São Simão

Location

Located about 4 km from Nisa, on a slope of Monte de Nossa Senhora da Graça, easy to find next to the road.

History

Built between the 15th and 16th centuries, over a possible previous structure. Part of a religious complex, with importance in local pilgrimages.

Architecture

Simple structure, with a nave and chancel. The highlight is the portal with a Gothic-style arch, and the interior with a vault decorated with paintings and a cross of the Order of Christ.

Details

Paintings with motifs such as the sun, moon and stars inside. Altar with an image of Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres (Our Lady of Pleasures).

Use

It continues to be a place of worship and has great importance in the traditions of the region.

Protection

Classified as a Property of Public Interest.

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

Coordinates DD: 39.54751280464846,-7.626652534239078
Coordinates DMS: 39°32'51.0"N 07°37'35.9"W

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