Capilla de la Misericordia
Capilla de la Misericordia
Nearest city:
Vigo
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Baiona
Lorenzo de la Carrera, 8
36300 Baiona Pontevedra
Spain
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The chapel known as “capilla de la Misericordia” was built in 1595 as ordered by Felipe II at the entrance of Monterreal. In 1656 it was rebuilt in its current location inside the town’s historical centre. It has a rectangular floor plan and a simple appearance. Its baroque retable is presided by a big Crucified Christ, whose cross came from Mexico with gold coins during a time when sending this metal was forbidden. It was a gift from the people from Baiona that lived there to pay for the rebuilding of the chapel. Several religious images are kept inside, like the Christ of the Lanterns, Our Lady of Sorrows, Saint Elizabeth or the Immaculate Conception. The temple is owned by the Hermandad de la Santa Casa de Paz y Misericordia, formed in 1574 in honour of Saint Elizabeth. It is the oldest brotherhood of Galicia.
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Architectural style
Popular
Landscape interest of the surroundings
Under
Description of the environment
Urban
Chronology
1656
Responsible body
Diócesis de Tui-Vigo
State of conservation
Good