Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viseu > Santa Comba Dão > Pinheiro de Ázere > Senhora da Ribeira
The Chapel of Our Lady of Ribeira is located in the Senhora da Ribeira area, part of the town of Pinheiro de Ázere, in the municipality of Santa Comba Dão. It is strategically positioned next to a vast body of water, formed by the Aguieira Dam. This location offers a natural environment of great beauty, surrounded by a lush forest area that contributes to the tranquility of the place.
This chapel carries a remarkable history with it. It represents one of the last visible remnants of the old settlement that existed in this region, before the construction of the Aguieira Dam. With the submersion of the valley, the Chapel of Our Lady of Ribeira was carefully relocated to its current position. This act of preservation served to keep alive the memory of the original community and honor its patron saint.
The Chapel of Our Lady of Ribeira invites visitors to a moment of quietude and contemplation. Its serene presence, framed by the surrounding natural landscape, creates an environment conducive to reflection. It is a place where history intertwines with the beauty of the present, offering an experience of tranquility to those who linger there, honoring a legacy and the community's connection to its faith.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.3453786,-8.1227914
Coordinates DMS: 40°20'43.4"N 08°07'22.0"W
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