Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viana do Castelo > Ponte de Lima > Fontão > Outeiro
The Chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios is situated in the Outeiro area, a zone that is part of the locality of Fontão, in the municipality of Ponte de Lima. Its position, in a place whose name "Outeiro" suggests an elevation, offers a calm environment and a tranquil perspective over the surrounding landscape, characteristic of the more serene areas of the Minho region.
The history of the Chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios has ancient roots, with its presence noted in historical documents such as the Parish Inquiry of 1846. This record underscores its enduring importance to the local community. Furthermore, it is known that this place of worship had an earlier dedication, being consecrated to São Gens, which points to a continuity of faith and religious significance over many centuries.
The Chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios features a construction that mirrors the simplicity and tradition of the region's religious buildings. Its lines and modest scale integrate harmoniously into the surrounding environment. It is an example of built heritage that, with its unpretentious characteristics, invites careful observation and appreciation of its connection to the rural Minho landscape.
For those who discover it, the chapel provides a space of remarkable serenity. Its location in Outeiro, removed from the accelerated pace of urban centers, is conducive to moments of pause and introspection. It is a place that invites a calm and reflective experience, where the tranquility of the surroundings unites with the historical and cultural significance of the building, allowing visitors an authentic contact with the local quietude.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.7465244,-8.6603255
Coordinates DMS: 41°44'47.5"N 08°39'37.2"W
Weather Fontão
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