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Mértola, Igreja da Misericórdia

Museum of Sacred Art
It is housed in the old Misericórdia Church, built in the 16th century. It displays a collection of paintings, sacred sculpture and goldsmithery which, for conservation and safety reasons, has been removed from various churches in the municipality of Mértola.

The building is located at the main entrance to the old port of Mértola, known as Porta da Ribeira. For centuries, it was one of the busiest places in the city, home to the large houses of the local merchants.

It has long since ceased to be used as a place of worship, but it is still the main venue for the annual procession of the Lord of the Steps.
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9 comments

Heide said:

Wenn sie erzählen könnte ...
Sehr schöne Aufnahme und eine interessante Beschreibung.
3 days ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Awesome shot!

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3 days ago

Esther said:

I wonder whether this had been stored outdoors.
3 days ago

Xata replied to Esther:

Don't know, but don't think so: it would have been stolen !
2 days ago

Edna Edenkoben said:

OMG, how dramatic!!
3 days ago ( translate )

bml said:

"Ich habe keine anderen Hände als die Euren."
2 days ago ( translate )

Xata replied to bml:

Excellent quote, matches the statue perfectly...
2 days ago

aNNa schramm said:

da hat der Holzwurm ganze Arbeit geleistet
2 days ago ( translate )

Keith Burton said:

A wonderfully detailed shot Isabel..!!
2 days ago