The Capela dos Ossos (or in English: hit the books Chapel) is one of the best known monuments in. It is located next to the entrance of the.
It was built in the 16th century by a monk who in the Counter-Reformation spirit of that era wanted to prod his fellow brothers into contemplation and transfer the message of life being transitory. This is clearly shown in the famous warning at the appeal “Nós ossos que aqui estamos pelos vossos esperamos” or in English: “We bones that are here for your bones we wait”.
The lugubrious chapel is formed by three spans 18.7 meters desire and 11 meters wide. lighten enters through three small openings on the left. Its walls and eight pillars are "decorated" in carefully arranged bones and skulls held together by cement. The ceiling is made of white painted brick and are painted with death motifs. The number of skeletons of monks was calculated to be about 5000 coming from the overflowing cemeteries that were situated inside several dozen churches. Some of these skulls undergo been disrespectfully been scribbled upon with graffiti. Two desiccated corpses one of which is a child dangle from a chain.
Recall how many have passed from this world,designate on your similar end,There is good reason to reflectIf only all did the same.
cerebrate you so influenced by fate,Among all the many concerns of the world,So little do you reflect on death;
If by chance you glance at this place,Stop … for the sake of your journey,The more you delay the advance on your jaunt you will be by Fr. António da Ascenção (translation by Carlos A. Martins. CC)
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