História Museum Center of the Misericórdia de Arouca Chapel
The origins of the Misericórdias date back to 1498, on the initiative of D. Leonor (widow of D. João II), with the fundamental aim of assisting the destitute, charity and social support. Over the centuries, many people have dedicated themselves to this cause and have ensured the beauty of this place, which bears witness to the works of mercy.
The space has been renovated and the works of art preserved, making it possible today to create this museum. Painting, sculpture, liturgical implements and paramentaria make up this curious collection, which presents us with various periods and artistic styles, from the 17th to the 19th century, from Mannerism to Baroque and Neoclassicism.
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| Período | Abertura | Fecho |
|---|---|---|
| Sat - Sun | 10:00h | 12:30h |
| Sat - Sun | 14:00h | 17:30h |
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Discreetly, in the surroundings of Praça Brandão de Vasconcelos and just a few meters from the Monastery of Arouca, stands the Chapel of Misericórdia. Its construction is linked to the development of the Misericórdias, whose fundamental aim was to provide assistance to the destitute, charity, social support, but also the preservation of heritage. The space has been renovated over time and the works of art preserved. So here you can find a curious collection of paintings, sculptures, liturgical implements and vestments from various periods and artistic styles, from the 17th to the 19th century, from Mannerism to the Baroque and even the Neoclassical.
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Capela da Misericórdia
Capela da Misericórdia
