Igreja e Provedoria da Misericórdia de Chaves, Chaves
The Igreja e Provedoria da Misericórdia de Chaves in the historic center of Chaves, is located close to the Town Hall, the Church of Santa Maria Maior (Igreja Matriz), Torre de Menagem and its Military Museum, and the Museu da Região Flaviense.
History
The Igreja e Provedoria da Misericórdia de Chaves dates from the 17th century and was built in granite in the Baroque style of architecture.
The interior of the church consists of a single nave with the walls lined with impressive 18th century blue and white azulejos tiles, depicting various biblical scenes. The ceiling is painted wood with illustrations of the Visitation - the meeting of Mary, the mother of Jesus with Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
The altar is ornately decorated in gilded wood showing cherubs, curls and volutes (spiral scrolls at the tops of columns).
Access - Getting There
Igreja e Provedoria da Misericórdia de Chaves
Largo Caetano Ferreira
5400-136 Chaves
Hours: Monday to Saturday: 4 pm - 6 pm; Sunday: 8.40 am - 10 am