Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel
District: Porto > Vila do Conde > Vairão > Covilhã
The Chapel of São João is located in Vairão, within the Monastery of São Salvador de Vairão.
Dating from 1551, the chapel has a square floor plan with ribbed vaults.
Access is through the nave of the monastic church.
It stands out for its Mannerist altarpiece from the 16th century, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, with influences from Spanish art.
It has been a Property of Public Interest since 1944, recognizing its historical importance.
The Monastery exhibits a mixture of styles, such as the 16th-century and Baroque, representing the rich cultural heritage of the region.
At the entrance, there is a tile panel and the Chapel of Passos, from 1720, which connects to the church.
The Monastery also functions as a hostel for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.3327427595274,-8.669802962044628
Coordinates DMS: 41°19'57.9"N 08°40'11.3"W
Weather Vairão
On-duty Pharmacy Vairão
