This chapel is located on the top of a hill, and offers a beautiful view of the Tagus River. To visit, you must climb the two steep set of stairs.
It was founded in 1549 in dedication to St. Maurus.
It’s one of the greatest artistic curiosities in the city but seems to have become completely forgotten. It’s almost always closed, opening only for Mass once a month (on the first Sunday).
People believed that St. Maurus healed broken legs and arms, so many of the magnificent 17th-century polychrome tiles that decorate the entrance walls illustrate those limbs.
The Chapel, as seen from the backside looks very different from when it is seen from the front side...
The chapel yard is nicely paved...
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Like all churches it is beautiful inside with its rich decor. Fabulous photos Belita.
ReplyDeleteToday is the first time in ages I have spent a bit of time here catching up with everyone.
Hope you are well.
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Hi Shayna! Glad to see you on here and read your comment...
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I feel the ambiance of Lisbon and Belita through this lovely post. :)
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What a beautiful place!! That tile-work is wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for taking me there dear İsabel.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Fatos!
DeleteA place out of dreams. Mysterious and beautiful. Thank you so much, Belita.
ReplyDeleteYou are always welcome, Benni!
DeleteIt was worth getting up early! It is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, indeed! Thanks, Danette!
DeleteDid you go to Mass? :) Thanks for your effort and for sharing your visit! Are the painted tiles common in churches there??
ReplyDeleteWhy should I have gone? Why shouldn't I have gone?
DeleteYou're very kind... No need to thank... I am always pleased to share what and when I think it's worth doing it...Oh, yes, very common. Hand painted tiles have a long long tradition in Portugal. They can be seen in large or not large quantity in almost every ancient building structure, though nowadays we can also find them in private mansions.
Beautiful masterpiece...I like the hand painted tiles so much... However it seems that the Chapel wasn't destroyed by the earthquake in 1755...Amazing photos...
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