Lord of the Steps Chapel

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Porto > Porto > Porto > Centro Histórico

Location

- Located on Rua de São Sebastião, in the parish of Sé, in Porto, Portugal.

History

- The chapel is part of a set of oratories that belonged to the Convent of Grilos.

- It is part of the route of the Lord of Passos procession, which took place during Lent.

Changes over time

- In 1834, religious orders were dissolved and processions were interrupted.

- Many oratories disappeared over time; currently, only two remain: the one of São Sebastião and another on Rua Nova da Alfândega, in front of the Church of São Nicolau.

Visit

- The chapel is a place of historical and cultural interest, ideal for those who appreciate architecture and local history.

- Take the opportunity to explore the surrounding area and discover other tourist attractions nearby.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capela_do_Senhor_dos_Passos_(Porto)

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