Capela da Boa-Nova / Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Assunção da Boa Nova
Founded by vote of Dona Maria, wife of Alfonso XI of Castile, this Chapel-fortress of Greek cross vaulted fully. At the top of the main façade stands the Bell Tower with a bronze Bell. The building is crowned, all around, for a Coronation of merlons and embrasures clearly defensive type. There are also murals depicting figures of Saints, according to 19th century copies, framed by stucco frames.
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Estrada da Boa Nova
7250-065,Alandroal
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Characteristics
Monuments near Capela da Boa-Nova / Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Assunção da Boa Nova
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Pelourinho de Terena
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