Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Rocha
Building origins indented is situated in a narrow that penetrates the sea. This Chapel incorporates in its construction earlier Roman building stones\/existing medieval nearby. Inside there is a valuable image of the Virgin and child from the 16th century. This chapel was once surrounded by a fortress of Defense of the coast that was destroyed by the earthquake of 1755.
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Ponta de Nossa Senhora da Rocha
8400-494,Lagoa
- Easy external parking
- Churches, Chapels & Temples
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Monuments near Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Rocha
Convento de São José
This Carmelite monastery with cloister, Chapel and lookout tower already exists roughly from 1730. The building was, throughout its history, by various functio…
Forte de São João do Arade
Formed, along with the Forte de Santa Catarina, the defense of the estuary of the rio Arade. Formed originally by a watchtower, it was enlarged in the 17th and…
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church in which we highlight the following: the collection of ex-votos of fishermen, the altar of the 16th century and the religious images. Inside stands a se…
