Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade
Architecture of religious type, large, example of one of the most symbolic monuments of the baroque of the reign of King John V, built in 1753. The Church today finds himself replaced a chapel. Include, among other elements, the tiles from the second half of the late 18th century that decorate the walls; inside, the two marble altars of various shades are another highlight. The pilgrimage of the Lord Jesus da Piedade happens every year around September 20, and lasts a week.
Contacts
Avenida da Piedade
7350-094,Elvas
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Characteristics
Monuments near Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade
Aqueduto da Amoreira
Built in 1498 according to traces of Francisco de Arruda and, later, Afonso Álvares, Diogo Marques and Pêro Vaz Pereira, that ended in 1622. Four floors of arc…
Cadeia Comarcã de Elvas / Estabelecimento Prisional Regional de Elvas
Work designed by architect Raul Rodrigues Lima and the electrical engineer Henry Leotte Tavares. This prison organization was set in 1936.
Capela Funerária da Misericórdia
Religious monument, small but of great simplicity. In the exterior facade can still see the tiled shot, despite its state of conservation. It consists of nave …
Estátua de Dom Sancho II
Statue of tribute to Don Sancho II, third King of Portugal between 1211 and 1223.
