Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Neves
Share Image
On top of the Montejunto hills, stands the Chapel of 'Nossa Senhora das Neves' (Our Lady of the Snows), place of pilgrimage since at least medieval times. It is only known that it was built before the first Dominican convent built on top of the mountain in the thirteenth century.
This Chapel strives for it's simplicity, having only an image of 'Nossa Senhora das Neves' (Our Lady of the Snows) of the sixteenth century. It has a tile panel about the history of the Dominican order.
-
On top of the Montejunto hills, stands the Chapel of 'Nossa Senhora das Neves' (Our Lady of the Snows), place of pilgrimage since at least medieval times. It is only known that it was built before the first Dominican convent built on top of the mountain in the thirteenth century.
This Chapel strives for it's simplicity, having only an image of 'Nossa Senhora das Neves' (Our Lady of the Snows) of the sixteenth century. It has a tile panel about the history of the Dominican order.
-
Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
-
Cadaval
-
Serra de Montejunto Protected Landscape
Identification and Access
-
Yes
-
Access coming from:
- Alenquer (more or less 24 km) – take N9, N365 and N115. After Vila Verde dos Francos follow to Montejunto street to the top of the hills*; or
- Cadaval (more or less 14 km) – take N115-N115-1 direction Pragança. Pass this village and continue to Montejunto hills*.
*Follow the signs to Capela/N. Sra. das Neves.
Base Characterization
-
Religious
-
Located on top of Montejunto Hill, next to the Hermitage, are the ruins of the first convent of the Order of the Dominicans, founded in Portugal.
-
Public
Tips
-
On August, takes place a pilgrimage to the chapel.
Before descending the hill, visit the ruins of the Convent of 'Nossa Sra. da Visitação' (Our Lady of Visitation of Vila Verde dos Francos, founded by D. Pedro de Noronha, in the middle of the sixteenth century .
