Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viseu > Sátão > Ferreira de Aves > Outeiro de Cima
Located in the locality of Ferreira de Aves, in the municipality of Sátão, the Chapel of Calvary or Chapel of Our Lady of Remedies stands in the place known as Outeiro de Cima, in the Viseu region.
Its location, as the name "Outeiro de Cima" suggests, lends it a slightly elevated position in the landscape. This setting offers a tranquil perspective over the surrounding fields and the region's orography, inviting serenity and contemplation of the natural beauty of Beira Alta.
This chapel has a dual designation that reflects its profound spiritual and cultural relevance to the community. The invocation of Calvary refers to the path of the Passion of Christ, suggesting a place of meditation and sacrifice, often associated with paths of faith.
On the other hand, the dedication to Our Lady of Remedies evokes the protective and comforting figure of the Virgin Mary, venerated as a source of healing and help in times of affliction. This duality lends the space a character of refuge and hope, making it a meeting point for popular devotion and for moments of introspection.
The Chapel of Calvary or Our Lady of Remedies features the modest, yet resilient, religious architecture typically found in the rural areas of Portugal. Its construction, likely built with local materials such as granite, reflects the characteristic simplicity and functionality of places of worship in the Viseu region.
Its simple design, though lacking major ornamentation, lends it an authentic and timeless presence in the landscape of Outeiro de Cima. The building is a testament to the local faith and history, remaining a landmark for the inhabitants and for those seeking a moment of peace and contemplation.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.8073578,-7.6682005
Coordinates DMS: 40°48'26.5"N 07°40'5.5"W
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