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Lisbon - Ermida Nossa Senhora da Vitória

 
Located inconspicuously in the most westerly corner of the Rua da Vitória is the Nossa Senhora da Vitória chapel. An earlier church dating from 1556 was destroyed by the earthquake. It was rebuilt in 1765 and restored in 1940. The uniform and sparsely decorated interior radiates a unique atmosphere, which emanates mainly from the poor candle lighting.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Old Quarter
Gulbenkian Museum
Praça do Comércio
St George's Castle
Carmo Lift
Igreja de Santa Engrácia / Panteao
Igreja de Sao Vicente de Fora
Natural light only penetrates through a small window and a few fanlights. The small interior, with just one aisle, has a barrel vaulted ceiling, which is continued at a lower level above the chancel. On the side walls two small altars and tiling attract the visitor's attention.

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