Igreja da Miseric贸rdia (Church of Mercy), Obidos
The Church of Mercy, formerly recognized as the "Chapel of the Holy Spirit," has a rich and transformative history. Since its establishment in 1498, when Queen Leonor founded the local almshouse, the chapel evolved into a haven for the sick and destitute. The 17th-century reconstruction marked its role as a place of worship and sanctuary for the impoverished and infirm, many of whom found solace within the accompanying baroque annex.
Today, this hallowed space has shifted into a museum, showcasing an array of remarkable artworks. The interior boasts wooden sculptures of the Virgin from the 17th century, a vibrant painted flag from 1592, and a ceiling adorned with the Royal Crown. Additionally, the tomb of the Countess of Cavaleiros graces the space.
The entire interior is bedecked in exquisite hand-painted blue and yellow tiles, created between 1625 and 1678, while the Mannerist retable glimmers with the allure of gold leaf. The art collection includes paintings from the late 1620s and early 1630s. Notably, the exterior exhibits a ceramic image of the Virgin and Child on the portal, crafted in 1665.
A prominent large cross stands before the church, facing a distinctive brick structure with gothic elements that once served as the Obidos synagogue.
Today, this hallowed space has shifted into a museum, showcasing an array of remarkable artworks. The interior boasts wooden sculptures of the Virgin from the 17th century, a vibrant painted flag from 1592, and a ceiling adorned with the Royal Crown. Additionally, the tomb of the Countess of Cavaleiros graces the space.
The entire interior is bedecked in exquisite hand-painted blue and yellow tiles, created between 1625 and 1678, while the Mannerist retable glimmers with the allure of gold leaf. The art collection includes paintings from the late 1620s and early 1630s. Notably, the exterior exhibits a ceramic image of the Virgin and Child on the portal, crafted in 1665.
A prominent large cross stands before the church, facing a distinctive brick structure with gothic elements that once served as the Obidos synagogue.
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Sight Name: Igreja da Miseric贸rdia (Church of Mercy)
Sight Location: Obidos, Portugal (See walking tours in Obidos)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Obidos, Portugal (See walking tours in Obidos)
Sight Type: Religious
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Obidos Introduction Walking Tour
An enchanting day trip option from Lisbon, the fortified town of 脫bidos, perched gracefully atop a limestone ridge, is one of the premier tourist destinations in central Portugal.
Adding to the town's quaint allure is its illustrious past. 脫bidos grew from a Roman settlement near an elevated escarpment when it was known as "Eburobrittium". Over the centuries, the name evolved... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles
Adding to the town's quaint allure is its illustrious past. 脫bidos grew from a Roman settlement near an elevated escarpment when it was known as "Eburobrittium". Over the centuries, the name evolved... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles