Church of Our Lady of Grace (house and fountain)

Category: Civil Architecture > Ensemble

District: Setúbal > Santiago do Cacém > Aldeia de Santo André

Location

Located in Santo André, in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém, surrounded by pine forest, this is a calm and easily accessible place via the IP 8 road.

History

Built in 1744, the church is linked to a spring of water considered to have healing properties. The spring, known since the 18th century, has attracted many pilgrims.

Architecture

The church has a simple construction, but with decorative details of the Baroque and Rococo styles. The interior stands out for the gilded carving of the altar and the tiles that illustrate religious scenes.

Attractions

, Portal and altarpiece of great beauty.

, Tile panels with scenes of the creation of man.

, Holy water font and carved pulpit.

Current Use

Continued religious use as a pilgrimage site.

Environment

The church is located in an isolated and peaceful environment, perfect for those seeking a place of peace and spirituality.

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