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Chapel of Saint Joseph (Golegã)

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Santarém > Golegã > Azinhaga

Location

Located in Azinhaga, Golegã municipality, in front of the old manor house of the Serrão de Faria family, who used the chapel as a private space.

History and Style

Built in the 17th century, it preserves its original design, standing out for its exterior simplicity and rich interior decoration.

Exterior

Façade with a large window and a central niche featuring an image of Saint Joseph. The top is marked by a Latin cross.

Interior

Complete covering of blue and yellow tiles with detailed patterns. The ceiling displays paintings of scenes from the life of Saint Joseph and the Holy Family.

Main Altar

Gilded altarpiece with a bas-relief depicting the marriage of Saint Joseph.

Details

Stone pulpit with wood and metal finishes.

Curiosity

The chapel's bell bears the inscription “Gaspar Serrão, 1634”, suggesting the year of its casting.

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

Coordinates DD: 39.34642830272898,-8.529126225349884
Coordinates DMS: 39°20'47.1"N 08°31'44.9"W

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