Religion

Nossa Senhora da Conceição do Ilhéu (Chapel of) / Nossa Senhora da Conceição do Ilhéu (Capela de)

The fortress of Nossa Senhora da Conceição do Ilhéu had its chapel built by royal decree on November 9, 1682. Its first chaplain was Father José de Andrade, appointed by decree on July 31, 1692. The construction of the chapel took place between these two dates, and it was dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Conceição.