Ermida de Santa Ana Shrine, Tavira

Visit one of the oldest buildings in the area of Tavira, in Algarve, Portugal.

Ermida de Santa Ana Shrine
© Vítor Oliveira

The Santa Ana Shrine is located on top of Santa Ana, in the nice city of Tavira, Algarve.

It is a shrine whose construction dates back to the Middle Ages. It is one of the oldest temples in Tavira.

This temple belonged to the Order of Santiago and was rebuilt several times during the first half of the 18th century. It afterwards became the chapel of the Governador e Capitão General do Algarve Palace.

It has a single nave and main chapel with an attached sacristy.

Currently, its interior houses three interesting reredos. It is also worth to take a look at the main chapel, in National style and golden carving with wooden statues.

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Location:

Largo de Santa Ana, Tavira.

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