Portugal Paróquia de Santa Maria de Válega
This is the back side of the gorgeous chapel Santa Maria de Valega,
In the district of Ovar lies the small town of Valega. A spectacular parochial church, Santa Maria de Valega, also called the church of Valega, with its facade covered with multicolored tiles (azulejos) facing a well-kept cemetery makes this small town a true gem well-worth visiting. The church was built between the XVIII and the XIX centuries, but the azulejos are from the XX century.
In the district of Ovar lies the small town of Valega. A spectacular parochial church, Santa Maria de Valega, also called the church of Valega, with its facade covered with multicolored tiles (azulejos) facing a well-kept cemetery makes this small town a true gem well-worth visiting. The church was built between the XVIII and the XIX centuries, but the azulejos are from the XX century.
Photography Tips
While the delightful front can be taken at a distance with a zoom lens, the back side is taken from the side road at 34mm.
Travel Information
This amazing place is a bit off the A29 highway in Portugal but is well worth visiting. The best time to come is towards the afternoon when the sun is on your back. You might get lucky to visit inside the chapel but strolling around the well-kept cemetery is an experience and an Azulejo's delight You can easily park along the road.
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