Santuário da Penha

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Santuário da Penha, Catholic pilgrimage church in Costa, Portugal

The Santuário da Penha exhibits modern architectural elements with clean lines and geometric forms situated on elevated ground in Guimarães.

Construction of the sanctuary began in August 1930 under architect Marques da Silva's direction and reached completion in 1947.

The sanctuary holds regular religious services with daily masses and special ceremonies, maintaining Catholic traditions in the Guimarães region.

Visitors can access the sanctuary from Monday to Friday between 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM, with extended hours during weekends.

The building integrates into the mountain landscape through its structural design, creating a connection between religious architecture and natural terrain.

Location: Costa

Architectural style: modern architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.43181,-8.26975

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:23

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