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Alegria

In this place in the parish of São Roque do Funchal, the chapel of Our Lady of Alegria, founded in 1609 by Francisco de Abreu, is located. It was later incorporated into the Torre Bela estate, to which it still belongs today.

People mentioned in this article

Francisco de Abreu
Founder of the chapel of Our Lady of Alegria

Years mentioned in this article

1609
Foundation of the chapel of Our Lady of Alegria

Locations mentioned in this article

São Roque do Funchal
Location of the Alegria site