Almurtão Sanctuary
Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Almurtão, Arredores de Idanha-a-Nova, Idanha-a-Nova 6060
Phone: +351 277 914 280
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The Almurtão Sanctuary is located approximately 12 km southeast of the town of Idanha-a-Nova. Legend has it that a statue of the Virgin Mary was found in a myrtle bush on this site and was taken to the Monsanto church. It disappeared from there and was again found in the same myrtle bush; as a result, the sanctuary was constructed on the site. The church is quite plain and has undergone many alterations over the years; its features include 18th century azulejo tiling to the main chapel and altar, paintings and gifts of the faithful.
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