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To the west of the tower of St. Augustine is the Royal
Chapel dedicated to St. Anthony, the national saint of Portugal and held
in great veneration by the Portuguese. It was built in the beginning of
the 17th century.
In 1835 the chapel was closed but opened again in 1894 when it was also
renovated. It was inaugurated again in 1961 after complete restoration
done by the Portuguese Government.