Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Cabo Espichel
Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Cabo Espichel, Religious sanctuary in Sesimbra, Portugal.
The white-walled sanctuary stands on cliff edges overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, featuring a baroque church, pilgrim houses, and an aqueduct system.
The sanctuary construction began in 1701 under King João V's patronage, with architect João Antunes designing the main church completed in 1707.
The church interior displays painted ceilings by Lourenço da Cunha from 1740 and traditional Portuguese azulejo tiles depicting religious narratives.
The sanctuary opens daily from 9:30 AM to 6 PM, with parking facilities available for visitors arriving by car from Sesimbra or Lisbon.
Dinosaur footprints near the sanctuary were historically interpreted as marks left by the Virgin Mary's donkey ascending the cliffs.
Location: Castelo
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.42026,-9.21488
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:47
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