Stairs in Bom Jesus, Sacred stairway in Braga, Portugal.
The granite staircase rises 116 meters through three distinct sections, featuring 573 steps from the entrance portico to the church courtyard.
The construction of the stairway began in 1722 under Archbishop Rodrigo de Moura Teles, transforming a simple devotional site into a religious complex.
The stairway incorporates religious symbolism through chapels representing the Stations of the Cross, fountains depicting human senses, and theological virtues.
Visitors can access the summit using either the stairs or the water-powered funicular system that runs parallel to the staircase.
Each fountain along the path contains inscriptions and sculptures representing biblical narratives and allegorical figures of the five senses.
GPS coordinates: 41.55446,-8.37941
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:17
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Saint Longinus statue in Bom Jesus
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Parque do Bom Jesus
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Castelo do Bom Jesus
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Adro do Bom Jesus
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Cruzeiro de Tenões
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Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Consolação
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