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Ribeira in Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
 

Capela de Na Sra do Ó
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“Senhora do Ó” Chapel

Porto World Heritage

 
 
“Senhora do Ó” Chapel Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 1, 2023
1. “Senhora do Ó” Chapel Marker
Inscription.   Antiga capela de Na Sra da Piedade ou do Cais, deve o seu nome ao facto de ter sido transferida para aqui a imagem da Senhora do Ó, proveniente da capela da Porta da Ribeira, demolida em 1821. O edifício data do séc. XVII, tendo sido remodelado no séc. XIX após a destruição ocorrida durante as lutas liberais. No interior, destaca-se um retábulo em talha de inícios do século XVIII, da autoria de João da Costa.

The "Senhora do Cais" Chapel was built in the XVIIth century next to the old city harbour. In the XIXth century its name was changed to "Senhora do Ó" Chapel, when the statue of the Virgin Mary taken from the demolished chapel in Ribeira Square was re-erected in it. During the civil war (1832-33), it underwent some change.

(Marker Number 55.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Porto World Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
 
Location. 41° 8.427′ N, 8° 36.88′ W. Marker is in Porto. It is in Ribeira. It is on Largo do Terreiro, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Largo do Terreiro 12, Porto 4050-573, Portugal. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, Portuguese colonies, and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Casa do Infante (Alfândega Velha) / House of the Prince (former customs house) (within shouting distance of this marker); Igreja de S. Nicolau / Church of Saint Nicholas (within
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shouting distance of this marker); Monumento ao Infante D. Henrique / Monument to Prince Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); Palácio de Bolsa / Stock Exchange Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Postigo do Carvão (about 120 meters away); Feitoria Inglesa / British Trading Post (about 120 meters away); Igreja da Ordem S. Francisco / Church of São Francisco (about 120 meters away); Mercado Ferreira Borges (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Porto.
 
Also see . . .  Nossa Senhora do Ó Chapel (Visit Porto). (Submitted on January 16, 2024.)
 
Additional keywords. Capela de Na Sra do Ó / “Senhora do Ó” Chapel
 
“Senhora do Ó” Chapel and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 1, 2023
2. “Senhora do Ó” Chapel and Marker
The marker is visible here by the left corner of the chapel, in the shadows.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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