Calvary or Way of the Cross and Chapel of the Meeting

Category: Religious Architecture > Calvary

District: Porto > Felgueiras > Felgueiras > Macieira da Lixa e Caramos

Location

It is located in Caramos, in the municipality of Felgueiras, Porto.

Stations of the Cross

The route consists of seven small chapels and several crosses that depict the moments of Jesus' walk to Calvary.

Chapel of the Encounter

It is the main chapel, where the encounter of Jesus with Mary is recreated. It has a simple architecture and includes sculptures that portray this biblical scene.

Calvary Sculptural Ensemble

Next to the Chapel of the Encounter, there are three crosses representing the crucifixion of Christ and a sculpture of the Pietà (Mary with Jesus dead in her arms).

Religious Heritage

This 18th-century site is an important point of religious worship, especially significant during Holy Week.

Visit

The route passes through monuments that allow visitors to immerse themselves in the history and symbolism of the Passion of Christ.

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