Nazaré - Capela da Memória

According to legend the Capela da Memória was founded by a local dignitary named Dom Fuas Roupinho who was out hunting here in 1182 when the stag he was chasing leapt off the cliff at this point. His horse was about to follow when the Virgin heard the Dom's fast and fervent prayer and, dazzling the beast with her appearance, halted the horse on the brink of the precipice.

In thanksgiving for this miraculous aid Dom Fuas Roupinho forthwith had the Capela da Memória built at this point.

Near the chapel there is a pillar with an inscription which commemorates Vasco da Gama's visit here, after his voyage to India, to give thanks to Nossa Senhora de Nazaré for his safe return.