Chapel of Saint John the Baptist, Chapel of Malta, Chapel of Rhodes or Old Commandery of the Order of the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem

Category: Religious Architecture > Chapel

District: Setúbal > Palmela > Palmela > Carvalhos

Location

The Chapel is located in Largo de São João, in the town of Palmela, a central area that is easy to find for visitors to the locality.

Origin and History

Founded in the 17th century by Friar Jerónimo de Brito e Melo, an important Grand Prior of the Order of Malta.

Collection and Alterations

Despite originally being rich in heritage, it lost its assets during the reign of D. Maria I. Some of the objects were transferred to the Church of São Pedro, now the Mother Church of Palmela.

Architectural Features

The chapel features a single nave decorated with 17th-century tile paneling, a detail that still preserves its historical beauty.

Classification

Recognized as a Monument of Municipal Interest since 1997, standing out as part of the local cultural heritage.

Surroundings

In Largo de São João, you can take the opportunity to visit the bandstand from the beginning of the 20th century, linked to the Sociedade Filarmónica Humanitária, and other emblematic buildings such as the old School nº1 (now the municipal library) and the Cine Teatro São João, inaugurated in 1952.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capela_de_São_João_Batista_(Palmela)

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