Misericórdia Church
Igreja da Misericórdia, Rua da Misericórdia, Penela 3230
Phone: +351 239 561 132
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The Misericórdia charitable order was historically of great importance in Portugal, particularly in the area of treatment of the sick. The Misericórdia Church in Penela dates from the second half of the 16th century and the date of 1616 engraved over the entrance door relates to restoration and not original construction. The portal contains elements of Manueline, Renaissance and Mannerist architectural style. Note the quality of the processional banner, which is composed of two paintings representing Piety and Our Lady of Mercy, by the Lisbon born artist Ernesto Condeixa.
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