Category: Religious Architecture > Hermitage
District: Setúbal > Montijo > Montijo
It is located on Rua do Castelo, in Canha, in the municipality of Montijo, in a historical area where there would have been an old castle, now disappeared.
It was built between the late 15th and early 16th centuries, reflecting the architecture and religious devotion of the time.
The main altar stands out for its gilded wood carving altarpiece, decorated with elegant spiral columns (Solomonic columns) that frame paintings representing Saint Margaret of Cortona and Saint Martin of Tours, from the 17th century.
, Wooden floor that preserves the historical atmosphere.
, Three tombstones from the 17th century, providing a connection to the past and important figures of the time.
, The ceiling displays a painting of the National Shield of D. Sebastião, a reference to the period in which it was built.
A space that combines history, religious art, and architecture, ideal for those who appreciate cultural heritage and seek to explore places with a unique historical significance in the region.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ermida_de_São_Sebastião_da_Misericórdia
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.706794800992014,-8.968433297342164
Coordinates DMS: 38°42'24.5"N 08°58'6.4"W
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