Capela de São João Baptista Chapel, Monsaraz

Discover the Capela de São João Baptista Chapel, the oldest monument in the town of Monsaraz while travelling through Alentejo, Portugal.

Capela de São João Baptista Chapel
© Câmara Municipal de Reguengos de Monsaraz

The Capela de São João Baptista Chapel is the oldest monument in the area. It is a small hermit dating back to the 14th century and buried by the building of the São João bastion, belonging to a 14th century fortress.

Despite the first mentions to this building dating back to the 14th century, some historians consider it as a Moorish “cuba” from the 11th or 12th century due to its aesthetic.

In the interior is worth noting the murals from 1622 showing twenty representations of late-Manueline style.

More Information:

Location:

Monsaraz, Alentejo, Portugal.

Mapa Interactivo:

Reguengos de Monsaraz

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