Basílica do Sagrado Coração de Jesus

The Basílica do Sagrado Coração de Jesus is a religious building in Póvoa de Varzim featuring a prominent dome topped with a Jesus Christ sculpture. The interior is lit by twelve arched windows that create a bright and structured space.

Construction began in 1890, but was halted in 1910 when Portugal established its republic and expelled the Jesuits from the country. Rebuilding the structure took many years to complete.

The basilica was founded as a spiritual center devoted to the Sacred Heart, a form of devotion that remains important in this region today. Visitors can sense the ongoing commitment of local worshippers when walking through the space.

The building sits on Gomes de Amorim Street, a main road heading toward Viana do Castelo, and is easily reached by public transportation. Its location makes it convenient to visit while exploring the area.

A Jesuit community lived in the building until 2017, maintaining a long continuous presence there. The Sacred Heart brotherhood that the community belonged to had attracted thousands of followers across the region in earlier centuries.

Location: União das Freguesias da Póvoa de Varzim, Beiriz e Argivai

GPS coordinates: 41.38430,-8.76338

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21