Restoration of the century-old chapel of the Santa Casa enters the final stretch
Investment of over R$ 3.5 million rescues a historical heritage of Belém
The restoration work of the chapel located within the century-old complex of the Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Pará is entering its final phase. Built in 1900 (end of the 19th century), it had been closed since the 1990s. The expected delivery of the restored chapel is by the end of this month of October. The space has approximately 375 square meters and a capacity for 80 people, in addition to housing an important sacred collection from the 19th and 20th centuries.
According to the engineer who leads the Coordination of Functional and Heritage Physical Structure of the Santa Casa Foundation, Marcelo Frota, the work, which represents an investment of over R$ 3.5 million, included a new roof with thermal acoustic tiles; restoration of the stucco ceiling with medallions; flooring in hydraulic tiles manufactured according to the original layout; walls in marbled scagliola; central and lateral nave altars with marble bases; columns and crowning in mass; niches with medallions.
“The chapel received new benches, adhering to all ergonomic standards, as well as a ducted air conditioning system. The pieces of sacred art were also all restored, regaining the characteristics of the late 19th century,” highlights Marcelo.
The chapel will have two accesses: the internal one for patients, companions, and staff; and the external one for the community that attends the masses.
The construction of the century-old complex of the Santa Casa occurred during a period when eclectic architecture predominated, which peaked in Pará between 1870 and 1910.
