Chapel of Our Lady of Martyrs
Rua dom Alfonso III, Silves 8300 - Portugal
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The site of the Chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Mártires is outside the old city walls and dates from the 12th century. Its purpose was to receive the remains of the Portuguese and crusaders who had died conquering Silves from the Moors. It was rebuilt in both the 16th and 18th centuries. The main facade is in the baroque style, while the denticulate decoration in the main chapel belongs to the Manueline period (16th century). The main chapel has a painted vault and a 16th century retable. The chapel contains two 18th century caned and gilded tables from the Cathedral.
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