Dolmen-Chapel of São Brissos

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Dolmen-Chapel of São Brissos, Christianized dolmen in Santiago do Escoural, Portugal.

The Dolmen-Chapel of São Brissos incorporates ancient megalithic stones arranged in a traditional burial structure with white-painted walls forming a small religious building.

This Neolithic burial monument, constructed between the 4th and 3rd millennium BC, underwent transformation into a Catholic chapel during the seventeenth century.

The structure demonstrates the integration of prehistoric funeral practices with Christian religious traditions through its architectural elements and continuous ceremonial function.

The monument stands beside the Valverde-N2 road near the São Brissos turn-off, allowing direct access for those interested in both archaeological and religious heritage.

The narthex of this National Monument retains the original dolmen structure, making it one of few prehistoric tombs converted into an active place of worship.

Location: Santiago do Escoural

GPS coordinates: 38.52458,-8.12946

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:16

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