Basílica do Bom Jesus do Monte, Religious sanctuary in Tenões, Portugal
The neoclassical basilica stands at the top of a monumental staircase with 583 steps, featuring a portico supported by four Tuscan columns.
Construction of the basilica began in 1784 under architect Carlos Amarante, replacing a previous church, and received its final stone in 1811.
The basilica contains a reliquary with the remains of Saint Clement, a Roman soldier from the third century, alongside numerous artistic elements.
Visitors can access the basilica using the Bom Jesus funicular, constructed in 1882, which remains operational as the first of its kind in the Iberian Peninsula.
The interior follows a Latin cross plan with six rectilinear windows and a dome decorated with statues representing the four doctors of the Church.
Location: Nogueiró e Tenões
Inception: 1811
Architects: Carlos Amarante
Architectural style: neoclassicism
GPS coordinates: 41.55474,-8.37709
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:37
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Castelo do Bom Jesus
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Adro do Bom Jesus
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Árvore isolada em Estação do Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte
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