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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cape Espichel

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cape Espichel

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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cape Espichel

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Location: Sesimbra (Castelo), Setúbal, Portugal

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Bee Fast 🐝🦁

May 3, 2023

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The monastery is literally walled up.
The church is incredibly beautiful inside. Unfortunately, photography is not allowed.

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January 18, 2025

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Its origins date back at least to the 14th century, to a document from the chancellery of D. Pedro I, dated 1366, which refers to the pilgrimage routes to Santa Maria do Cabo. However, according to oral tradition, the discovery of the image of Our Lady on the promontory by two old men from Caparica and Alcabideche, who had been warned by Heaven in similar dreams, only occurred in the year 1410. The 15th century therefore marked a major development of the Sanctuary. During this period, the Ermida da Memória was built, as well as the original Church.

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August 30, 2025

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Built in the 18th century, it is an eye-catcher with its baroque architecture and the typical blue and white tiles in which some icons were also kept.

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Elevation 130 m

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Location: Sesimbra (Castelo), Setúbal, Portugal

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