Espichel Cape Sanctuary Cross
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RuiJSDuarte
N 38° 25.228 W 009° 12.830
29S E 481333 N 4252490
A Cross in the Sanctuary front yard
Waymark Code: WMCX2X
Location: Setúbal, Portugal
Date Posted: 10/21/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Sir Lose-a-lot
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In about 1410 was built a chapel for seamen (Seafarers), to store an image of the Virgin. Around her grew modest homes to receive the pilgrims who demanded here. Giving later (in 1715) place the construction of hostels with houses and shops, also known by the homes of candles.
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