Located in the main Square of “Branda”, the chapel dedicated to “S. Bento” (S. Benedict) going by the same name, includes, likewise, a pilgrims shelter, forming a small mountain shrine of pilgrimage; probable from medieval origin but a modern tradition, well integrated in the 18th and 19th centuries. The building is characterized by a sole rectangular nave, with the sacristy of the same morphology attached on the top to the east wall; including also a bell tower.
Close to this religious area, occupying a small space on the extremity of the “Branda”’s square, exist a granite made cross (crucifix) probably dating back to the early 19th century, with a simple inscription on east and south side. It features a smooth shaft column incorporating a sculpted image of “S. Bento”, framed in a small niche. The stone made cross (crucifix) supported by a column, is a Latin cross (crucifix) presenting a sculpted representation of Christ.
Location: Arcos de Valdevez
Close to this religious area, occupying a small space on the extremity of the “Branda”’s square, exist a granite made cross (crucifix) probably dating back to the early 19th century, with a simple inscription on east and south side. It features a smooth shaft column incorporating a sculpted image of “S. Bento”, framed in a small niche. The stone made cross (crucifix) supported by a column, is a Latin cross (crucifix) presenting a sculpted representation of Christ.
Location: Arcos de Valdevez
