Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viana do Castelo > Monção > Moreira > Prados
In the tranquil area of Prados, in Moreira, Monção municipality, a small chapel emerges, standing out for its discretion and the surrounding environment. Located in an area that combines residential tranquility with the natural beauty of Alto Minho, it offers a point of serenity. Its position allows visitors to enjoy the characteristic calm of the locality, perceiving the harmony between the built environment and the surrounding landscape.
This chapel features an architecture that reflects the constructive tradition of the Monção region. Built predominantly in granite, a characteristic material of Northern Portugal, its lines are sober and unpretentious. The simplicity of its volumes and the robustness of the stone give it an authentic and timeless beauty. On its exterior, one can observe details that, although modest, attest to the community's dedication in its construction and maintenance, harmonizing with the surrounding environment.
More than a mere building, the Chapel of Prados serves as a point of reference and significance for the community of Moreira. It is a place where history and faith meet, offering a space for reflection and spirituality. For visitors, this is a place that invites a pause, allowing a moment of quietude and contemplation, away from the hustle and bustle, and providing a genuine connection with the local heritage and experiences.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 42.0221108,-8.4860108
Coordinates DMS: 42°01'19.6"N 08°29'9.6"W