Chapel of São Frutuoso

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Porto > Maia > Folgosa > São Frutuoso

Location

The Chapel of São Frutuoso is located in the São Frutuoso urbanization, a predominantly residential and tranquil area in the locality of Folgosa, integrated into the municipality of Maia. Its integration into this zone allows for direct access and offers a serene environment for those seeking moments of visit and contemplation.

Historical Features

The Chapel of São Frutuoso, in its current configuration, was built in the 20th century. However, this site has a history that extends beyond the most recent construction, as the chapel was erected on the foundations of an earlier structure. This fact suggests a continuity of devotion and religious presence at this site over time.

Artistic Elements

For visitors to the Chapel of São Frutuoso, the richness of its artistic details is particularly noteworthy. The interior of the chapel houses remarkable examples of Gilded Woodcarving, a decorative technique using sculpted wood coated with gold leaf, which imparts an atmosphere of great beauty and luminosity to the space. In parallel, the Religious Imagery, which refers to religious sculptures and images, also holds particular interest due to its expressiveness and detail, complementing the atmosphere of contemplation and admiration.

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