Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viseu > Vila Nova de Paiva > Touro > Avesseira
The Cross of Our Lady of Good Fortune is located in Avesseira, a small locality that is part of the parish of Touro, in the municipality of Vila Nova de Paiva, within the Viseu district. This monument is set in a typically rural environment, characteristic of the Beira Alta region, where the landscape is dominated by farmlands and forests.
Its location allows for an immersion in the tranquility of Portugal's interior, far from the hustle and bustle of large urban centers, offering a genuine connection with the local landscape and traditions.
The Cross of Our Lady of Good Fortune is a striking feature of the local landscape, consisting, as is typical for this type of monument, of a stone cross set on a shaft (column) and, usually, a platform or base. These wayside crosses, common in various regions of Portugal, are symbols of faith and markers of devotion.
The name "Our Lady of Good Fortune" gives it a special meaning of intercession and hope, serving as a landmark for the local community and a place where religious tradition is expressed. Its formal simplicity highlights its profound spiritual importance for those who behold it.
Wayside crosses in Portugal are testaments to the deep religiosity of communities throughout the centuries, often marking crossroads, village entrances, or sites of special devotional significance. The Cross of Our Lady of Good Fortune, although specific details of its foundation are unknown, is part of this ancestral tradition.
It represents not only a place of prayer and reflection for visitors but also a cultural element that connects the present to past generations, passing down a legacy of faith and tradition that endures in the Viseu region and invites observation and respect for the local heritage.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.8700542,-7.747578
Coordinates DMS: 40°52'12.2"N 07°44'51.3"W
Weather Touro
On-duty Pharmacy Touro
