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GPS 41.5502967402177, -8.426623222383682

The Chapel of São Geraldo is part of the four chapels that are located next to the Cathedral of Braga, where São Geraldo, the patron saint of Braga (who was archbishop of Braga and who died in 1108), is buried.

The original Chapel was built in the 12th century, invoking São Nicolau de Mira, for whom Dom Geraldo had a special devotion. Only the structure of the walls remains from the original chapel.

In the 15th century, Archbishop D. Fernando da Guerra, after D. Geraldo had been canonized (several miracles are attributed to him in the Braga area), dedicated the Chapel to him and his remains were buried on the high altar. Over the centuries, the chapel has undergone several restorations. It is decorated in baroque carvings and the tiles on the side walls narrate scenes from the life of the patron saint.​

This chapel has a longitudinal plan, being formed by two attached rectangular bodies. The first part, the entrance, is formed by a small open atrium with eight columns, followed by the second part of a single nave.

Description

Longitudinal plan comprising a hexagonal body, a trapezoidal sacristy adjacent to one side and, on the opposite side, a quadrangular porch; differentiated coverings in 3-pitch roofs (porch and sacristy) and 6-pitch roofs. Square platform with three steps protected by a porch on the main façade extending to the other façades in a very protruding basement; the porch has a gabled roof and a wooden structure supported by two cast iron pillars. Main façade facing west, three arches connected on pilasters, the edges rounded and doors closed, the central one being wider and surmounted by a small oculus; industrial tile covering up to the back of the porch roof; above the back, mortar cornice cornice and, above it, a bell with pilasters and a round arch crowned by a cross. Rear elevation with simple crevices on two of the sides of the hexagon showing mortar cornice cymatium; body of the sacristy, smaller in height, with a base, pilasters in the corners and cornice of the cornice in mortar showing a rectangular door and crevice also with a mortar frame. All clear plastered and painted white. INTERIOR: tiled floor, industrial tile paneling and renovated wooden hexagonal ceiling. Main altar landing with a two-step stonework staircase and marble floor; simple arch opened on the wall containing a wooden altarpiece painted in white, gold and blue, with three niches between two grooved columns.

Versão portuguesa aqui.

GPS 41.5502967402177, -8.426623222383682

The Chapel of São Geraldo is part of the four chapels that are located next to the Cathedral of Braga, where São Geraldo, the patron saint of Braga (who was archbishop of Braga and who died in 1108), is buried.

The original Chapel was built in the 12th century, invoking São Nicolau de Mira, for whom Dom Geraldo had a special devotion. Only the structure of the walls remains from the original chapel.

In the 15th century, Archbishop D. Fernando da Guerra, after D. Geraldo had been canonized (several miracles are attributed to him in the Braga area), dedicated the Chapel to him and his remains were buried on the high altar. Over the centuries, the chapel has undergone several restorations. It is decorated in baroque carvings and the tiles on the side walls narrate scenes from the life of the patron saint.​

This chapel has a longitudinal plan, being formed by two attached rectangular bodies. The first part, the entrance, is formed by a small open atrium with eight columns, followed by the second part of a single nave.

Description

Longitudinal plan comprising a hexagonal body, a trapezoidal sacristy adjacent to one side and, on the opposite side, a quadrangular porch; differentiated coverings in 3-pitch roofs (porch and sacristy) and 6-pitch roofs. Square platform with three steps protected by a porch on the main façade extending to the other façades in a very protruding basement; the porch has a gabled roof and a wooden structure supported by two cast iron pillars. Main façade facing west, three arches connected on pilasters, the edges rounded and doors closed, the central one being wider and surmounted by a small oculus; industrial tile covering up to the back of the porch roof; above the back, mortar cornice cornice and, above it, a bell with pilasters and a round arch crowned by a cross. Rear elevation with simple crevices on two of the sides of the hexagon showing mortar cornice cymatium; body of the sacristy, smaller in height, with a base, pilasters in the corners and cornice of the cornice in mortar showing a rectangular door and crevice also with a mortar frame. All clear plastered and painted white. INTERIOR: tiled floor, industrial tile paneling and renovated wooden hexagonal ceiling. Main altar landing with a two-step stonework staircase and marble floor; simple arch opened on the wall containing a wooden altarpiece painted in white, gold and blue, with three niches between two grooved columns.