Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Abadia - Amares, Portugal - Portuguese Inventory of Architectural Patrimony on Waymarking.com

[PT]
"Situado na vertente superior do vale, este bonito templo está associado às origens do estabelecimento monástico de Cister durante a Idade Média.

Segundo uma lenda, a imagem da Virgem teria sido encontrada numa caverna natural onde brota uma fonte de água límpida, junto da igreja. No interior barroco destaca-se uma imagem de Nossa Senhora, do séc. XIV. Na fachada, refeita em 1725, repare na varanda com azulejos seiscentistas, a partir da qual se celebra missa em dias de festa, defronte dos peregrinos. Sobre o pórtico, são dignos de nota dois belos brasões rocaille com as armas da Congregação de Alcobaça e o monograma da Virgem.

A 15 de Agosto realiza-se neste local uma concorrida romaria."
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[EN]
"Situated on the upper slope of the valley, this beautiful shrine is linked to the origins of the Cistercian monastery.

According to legend, the image of the Virgin Mary was found in a naturally formed cave close to the church, where there is a spring of clear water. Originally a Romanesque foundation, the church was profoundly remodelled. The baroque interior contains a remarkable image of the Virgin Mary, dating from the 14th century. On the façade, rebuilt in 1725, attention is drawn to the 17th-century azulejos on the balcony, from where mass is celebrated on special feast days, in front of the assembled pilgrims. Above the portico, there are two beautiful rocaille coats of arms, that of the Congregation of Alcobaça and the monogram of the Virgin Mary.

A very popular pilgrimage to this shrine is held on 15 August each year."
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