Memory Chapel

According to the tradition, in 1182, after the miracle of Our Lady of Nazaré that saved his life, D. Fuas Roupinho ordered the construction of the Memory Chapel.

On the façade overlooking the beach of Nazaré, we can contemplate a panel of tiles depicting the miracle.

The interior of the Memory Chapel is completely lined with 18th century azulejos, a work of the Portuguese tile Master António Oliveira Bernardes, composed by single figure glazed tiles and carpet tiles, also displaying some figurative medallions with symbols related to the Virgin Mary.

Some limestone steps lead us to the lower floor where there is a small window that illuminates the crypt, by shining a beam of light on the grated niche in which laid the original statue, and where today we find a replica. On the vault of the crypt we can also admire a beautiful panel of tiles representing the miracle of Our Lady of Nazaré to the Knight D. Fuas Roupinho.