Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viana do Castelo > Ponte de Lima > Arcozelo > Monte
The Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Luz is located in the village of Arcozelo, in the municipality of Ponte de Lima. Situated in the area known as Monte, its location provides a serene and tranquil setting, in harmony with the natural landscape that characterizes this region.
This chapel is an element of patrimonial value in Arcozelo, testifying to its rich heritage. Annually, on the first Sunday of September, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Luz is the center of the festivities in honor of its patroness, a tradition that reflects the strong connection of the local community to its faith and popular culture. This annual event underscores the lasting importance of the site.
The Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Luz, while fitting into the typology of regional chapels, distinguishes itself by its symbolic role for the population. In its immediate vicinity, one can observe the cross dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Luz, a landmark that complements the architectural ensemble and evokes the history of faith and the pilgrimages that historically took place in these spaces. It is an invitation to a moment of reflection and appreciation of the surrounding beauty.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.7696253,-8.5986367
Coordinates DMS: 41°46'10.7"N 08°35'55.1"W
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