Bom Jesus do Monte, Catholic pilgrimage church in Tenões, Portugal
The sanctuary features 682 granite steps arranged in a zigzag pattern leading to a neoclassical church at the summit of Mount Espinho. The complex includes baroque terraces with elaborate fountains, statues, and ornamental gardens spread across multiple levels.
Construction of the main basilica began in 1784 under architect Carlos Amarante and was completed in 1811 after 37 years. The baroque stairway was built earlier in the first half of the 18th century under Archbishop Rodrigo de Moura Teles, connecting the religious site to the city of Braga.
The monumental stairway has served for centuries as a spiritual path for pilgrims, with each chapel along the ascent depicting biblical scenes and inviting contemplation. This architectural complex embodies Portuguese baroque devotion and remains a major center of religious worship in the Minho region.
Visitors can reach the sanctuary by climbing the steps or using the water-balanced funicular railway installed in 1882, one of the oldest in the world. The complex offers parking facilities, restrooms, and restaurants near the upper terraces.
The grounds extend across 260,000 square meters and include a forested park as well as several hotels. The upper terraces provide views across the northern Portuguese landscape reaching the Atlantic Ocean on clear days.
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