Our Lady of Needs Chapel

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Porto > Valongo > Gandra > Campo e Sobrado

Location

The Chapel of Our Lady of Necessities is located in Campo e Sobrado, an area that is part of the locality of Gandra, in the municipality of Valongo. Set in an environment that still retains traces of a more traditional rural landscape, the chapel is situated at a point that offers a sense of tranquility and a glimpse into local life of yesteryear, inviting serene observation of its surroundings.

Its History and Architecture

The Chapel of Our Lady of Necessities has a history marked by transformations. Its current structure results from a reconstruction that took place in 1868, a date that remains visible on its facade. This landmark signifies an important phase in the building's life. Later, during the 1960s, the chapel underwent new interventions, which contributed to its preservation and adaptation over time, maintaining its importance as an architectural and religious element in the region.

A Place of Devotion and Celebration

For the community of Gandra and its surroundings, the Chapel of Our Lady of Necessities is a place of great spiritual and cultural significance. Annually, on the second Sunday of September, the space becomes the center of celebrations in honor of its patroness. This day is marked by a festivity that includes a traditional fair and a procession, moments that reveal the strong connection of the population to the chapel and its traditions of faith and fellowship.

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