Hermitage of Saint Anthony

Category: Religious Architecture > Hermitage

District: Santarém > Mação > Mação > Adro da Capela de Santo António

Location

It is located in the Union of Parishes of Mação, Penhascoso and Aboboreira, in the municipality of Mação.

History

Built in the 17th century, the hermitage has a rich history, with vestiges of a tower and cemetery linked to the Convent of Santo António do Sardoal.

Architecture

The chapel has a single nave and a chancel with a vaulted ceiling. Inside, the 17th-century Baroque tiles and a gilded altarpiece stand out.

Points of Interest

The polychrome tiles and the panel of Santo António in the triumphal arch are the main highlights.

Environment

Surrounded by nature, the hermitage is in a peaceful space, with a masonry wall and a cross.

Current Function

It continues to be a place of worship, open to visitors and the local community.