Capela de São Sebastião, Cascais: a guide for 2026

The Capela de São Sebastião (Chapel of Saint Sebastian) is a delightful chapel in the Marechal Carmona Park opposite the elegant Condes de Castro Guimarães museum. The chapel dates from the 17th century and predates the intriguing museum by almost 200 years.

The pretty Capela de São Sebastião

Inside the small Chapel of Saint Sebastian the walls are lined with traditional painted tile images of Saint Sebastian’s life and his deeds as a saint. The tiles were not part of the original chapel and were added as a feature to the chapel much later during the 20th century.

The Capela de São Sebastião / Chapel of Saint Sebastian is maintained by the Dominican fathers who hold a religious Sunday service in English once a week.

The Capela de São Sebastião in the Parque Marechal Carmona

Other religious services are held at the Chapel of Saint Sebastian and it is a popular location for weddings and baptisms, due to the location amidst the carefully maintained gardens of the Marechal Carmona Park.

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