Stock Photo: Capela Nossa Senhora Da Piedade - Our Lady Of Mercy Chapel, Canical, Madeira Island.
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Nossa Senhora da Piedade - the little chapel is located on top of Monte Gordo, an extinct volcano that rises literally from the depths of the surrounding sea. Located at 114 meters of altitude, this viewpoint offers a wide view of the surrounding area, highlighting Quinta do Lorde, Prainha and Desertas Islands. The sky-blue chapel is at the centre of one of the most unique processions on the Island. Legend has it that a group of fishermen ran into trouble out at sea, promising to build a chapel in honour of the saint if they were saved. Miraculously, the fishermen got back to dry land, fulfilling their promise by building the chapel. Today, the celebration takes place on the third weekend of September and attracts people from all over the Island. Canical, Madeira Island.
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