Monastery of Bom Jesus de Barrosas Square and municipal road

Category: Civil Architecture > Square

District: Porto > Felgueiras > Idães > Barrosas

Location

The Largo do Mosteiro do Bom Jesus de Barrosas is located in Idães, Felgueiras, next to the national road 207-1.

Central Space

The square is the center of the locality, standing out for its unique layout, with different levels and styles of constructions that mix popular and traditional architecture.

Monastery Church

The church, dating from the 18th century, is the main point of the square. It has an imposing facade and an interior decorated with details in gilded wood carvings. It was built to replace an old chapel due to the growing devotion to Bom Jesus de Barrosas.

History and Tradition

The place is known to be the result of a vision of a shepherd, Domingos França, in the 17th century, which led to the construction of the first chapel. The current church and square are legacies of this history of faith.

Protected Heritage

The square and the road that leads to it are classified as heritage of public interest, underlining the historical and cultural importance of the place.

Cultural Attraction

Currently, the square serves as a cultural and historical landmark, attracting visitors for its architecture and religious history.

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