Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Monuments
Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Nossa Senhora da Conceição, the patron saint of the town and municipality of Ferreira do Alentejo, is venerated in this Church-Sanctuary, which has a small stone statue which according to tradition, was transported by Vasco da Gama on his journey to India, The interior is covered by azulejo tiles.
The feast of the patron saint takes place on December 8, but various pilgrimages are made to the Sanctuary throughout the year.
Nossa Senhora da Conceição, the patron saint of the town and municipality of Ferreira do Alentejo, is venerated in this Church-Sanctuary, which has a small stone statue which according to tradition, was transported by Vasco da Gama on his journey to India, The interior is covered by azulejo tiles.
The feast of the patron saint takes place on December 8, but various pilgrimages are made to the Sanctuary throughout the year.
Contacts
Address:
Ferreira do Alentejo