Church of Our Lady of the Visitation
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Religious site with panoramic views over Montemor-o-Novo.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Visitation is a 16th century chapel in the Manueline-Mudejar style.
It is believed that the chapel was built in 1516, following the institution of the cult of Our Lady of the Visitation, included in the Ordinances of D. Manuel I.
There are several documents referring to the feast of Our Lady of the Visitation in both 1530 and 1543. There is even a note of payment in the amount of 640 reais to the revelers of the procession, issued by the city council.
In the 17th century, the Confraternity of the Slaves of Our Lady of the Visitation was established.translated by
•December 28, 2024
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