Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Vila Real > Alijó > Favaios
In the heart of Favaios, a locality belonging to the municipality of Alijó, the Chapel of Santa Bárbara stands prominently atop a hill. Its elevated position offers a unique vantage point. From this spot, one can enjoy a vast and stunning panorama, extending for several kilometers across the surrounding landscape and reaching as far as the imposing Serra do Marão, offering a natural scenery of great beauty.
The chapel found today at the top of the hill is a reconstruction, built upon the vestiges of an older edifice. Its architectural style reflects a taste for revivalism, reinterpreting elements from past eras to create its own expression. Inside, one of the highlights is the main altarpiece, notable for its polychrome and gilded wood carving. The nave and the chancel are covered by wooden ceilings that contribute to an atmosphere of welcome and introspection within the sacred space.
The ascent to the hill where the Chapel of Santa Bárbara is located is an opportunity to enjoy the serenity that the rural environment provides. The chapel's privileged location invites a moment of pause and reflection, away from the daily hustle and bustle. It is a place where the vastness of the landscape combines with the calm of the pure air, transforming the visit into an experience that goes beyond simple observation, allowing for genuine contact with nature and local heritage.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.2695258,-7.4958146
Coordinates DMS: 41°16'10.3"N 07°29'44.9"W
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