Church of Our Lady of Joy or Castle Church

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Portalegre > Castelo de Vide > Castelo de Vide > Castelo

Location

The Church of Nossa Senhora da Alegria (Our Lady of Joy) is located inside the castle walls in Castelo de Vide, in the parish of Santa Maria da Devesa.

History

Built in 1638, the church underwent interventions in the 18th century, linked to a convent that was never completed.

Architecture

It features a single nave and chancel with a vault, standing out for the simplicity of the facade and the niche with the image of Our Lady.

Tiles

The interior is richly decorated with 17th-century tiles, creating an impressive visual atmosphere.

Unfinished Convent

The church was intended to be part of a convent, but the works were interrupted due to financial difficulties.

Accessibility

It is an interesting point for visitors, close to the Jewish Quarter and easy to find when exploring the history of Castelo de Vide.

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