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Friday, November 1, 2019

Visit the Chapel of Mercy - Sarzedas

The Chapel of Mercy, located in the parish of Sarzedas, was built in the 19th century. XVIII. It is a baroque temple of sober lines, of composite longitudinal plan, with nave, narrow chancel, sacristy and bell tower. West facing façade, bounded by pilasters on plinth, topped by pinnacles, flanking a triangular pediment. Shattered arched portal topped by a curved cornice. Shoulderpieces decorated by the threshold by two scrolls. Bell tower with granite belfry, in full arch, framed by volutes.
Inside a single ship. On the Epistle side, a lectern supported by a granite console and a wooden guard. Next to it, a wooden corbis-based image, matched on the opposite side. Side altar framed by perfect arch with protruding imposing and decorated closing stone. On the Gospel side stands an altarpiece with similar characteristics. Triumphal arch of perfect back with protruding imposes. Lower and narrow chancel, lit by two windows, with granite flagstone floors. Tripartite ceilings in painted wood, the chancel in blue tone with stars. Late-Baroque gilded altarpiece painted white with gold accents. Flanked by the insignia of Christ's martyrdom.

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