Memory Hermitage of Nazaré, Religious chapel on cliffside promontory in Nazaré, Portugal
The Memory Hermitage stands as a four-sided stone structure with blue and white tiles and features a pyramidal roof overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Built in 1182 by knight Dom Fuas Roupinho, the chapel marks the location where a statue of Our Lady was kept hidden during centuries of Muslim rule.
The interior walls display 17th-century tiles with Marian symbols, while exterior panels illustrate Portuguese religious narratives and royal symbols.
Visitors access both floors through a six-step lioz stone staircase, with the lower level containing the original location of the sacred statue.
The basement holds a mysterious cave where, according to local records, several people disappeared while attempting to explore its depths.
Location: Nazaré
GPS coordinates: 39.60464,-9.07603
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:00
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