Igreja de Santa Quitéria de Meca - Alenquer . Portugal
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The Church of Santa Quitéria de Meca is a church located in village of Meca, municipality of Alenquer, Portugal.
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Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Date Posted: 01/25/2012
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The Church of Santa Quitéria de Meca is a church located in village of Meca, municipality of Alenquer, Portugal.
This example of religious architecture is classified as Building of Public Interest since 1949.
The construction of the church dates from the late eighteenth century, under the patronage of Dona Maria I. Next to the church is located in a churchyard where the festivities take place in the village. It lends itself to the cult of Santa Quitéria.
According to legend, in 1238, an image of the saint have appeared in the area. In place of the present church was erected a chapel where worship the saint. It was designed by Mateus Vicente.
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