Capela do Senhor da Pedra

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Alameda do Sr. da Pedra, 4410 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Religious Sites
Age category 18+

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Opening hours

Monday

09:00 - 12:30

Tuesday

09:00 - 12:30

Wednesday

09:00 - 12:30

Thursday

09:00 - 12:30

Friday

09:00 - 12:30

Saturday

09:00 - 12:30

Sunday

09:00 - 12:30

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Description

Capela do Senhor da Pedra is a unique chapel built on a rock above the Atlantic Ocean in 1686. The site combines a fascinating history, having originally been a pagan place of worship for over 2,000 years.

The interior of the chapel is decorated with beautiful azulejos and three gilded Rococo-style altars, including a central one with an image of the Crucified Christ.

There are intriguing legends associated with the chapel, including a story about a wooden image of Christ found by local fishermen. During full moons, secret pagan ceremonies are said to still take place here.

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