Chapel of São Roque
Its origins date back to at least the 16th century and it was restored in 2015
Rebuilt in the first half of the 18th century, the current chapel is a Baroque building with a single, vaulted nave, a chancel covered by a dome with a lantern and a tower with a pyramidal top. The façade features a portal, a bay window with ashlar mouldings and polychrome lime mortar work depicting lions and angels.
This chapel was administered by the Brotherhood of São Roque, made up of soldiers from the Tavira infantry regiment. In the early decades of the 20th century, the temple was desecrated and was eventually acquired by Tavira Town Hall. The building was refurbished in 2015.
Freguesia: Tavira other points of interest that may also interest you
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Cultural HeritageParish Church of Santiago
A mandatory stop on a tour of the history of Tavira, the church dates back to the 13th century
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Cultural HeritageTavira Castle
Its battlements offer the best view of the city, with the river and salt pans in the background
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Cultural HeritageSanta Maria do Castelo Church
The main church of the city of Tavira has an impressive history