Santa Luzia Sanctuary
Santa Luzia Sanctuary, Diocesan sanctuary on Monte de Santa Luzia, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
The neo-Byzantine basilica features a Greek cross layout with a central dome surrounded by four towers and large rose windows on each facade.
The construction started in 1904 after Captain Luis de Andrade e Sousa established the Confraria de Santa Luzia following his recovery from an eye condition.
The sanctuary celebrates the Festa de Santa Luzia on December 13 and holds a pilgrimage on the eighth Thursday after Easter each year.
Visitors can reach the sanctuary by taking a funicular from the train station every 15 minutes or walking up 600 steps through the eucalyptus forest.
The dome observation deck provides 360-degree views of the Lima River valley, Atlantic Ocean, and Viana do Castelo's urban landscape.
Location: Viana do Castelo (Santa Maria Maior e Monserrate) e Meadela
Inception: 1904
Architects: Miguel Ventura Terra, Miguel Nogueira Júnior
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
Website: http://templosantaluzia.org
GPS coordinates: 41.70145,-8.83473
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
Elevador de Santa Luzia
645 m
Church of Nossa Senhora da Agonia
984 m
Igreja matriz de Viana do Castelo
1.1 km
Citânia de Santa Luzia
434 m
Casa da Praça
1 km
Category:Museu do Traje de Viana do Castelo
1.1 km
Paços Municipais de Viana do Castelo
1 km
Senhora da Agonia Lighthouse
949 m
Musée d'arts décoratifs de Viana do Castelo
1 km
Hei-de voltar a Viana
807 m
Casa de João Velho
1.1 km
Câmara Municipal de Viana do Castelo
881 m
Mosteiro de Santa Ana
794 m
Hotel de Santa Luzia
209 m
Casa do Prior
1 km
Casa dos Algorreta
897 m
Casa dos Werneck
816 m
Arquivo Distrital de Viana do Castelo
1.1 km
Edifício da Empresa Pública de Abastecimento de Cereais (EPAC)
750 m
Teatro Sá de Miranda
805 m
Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos
703 m
Árvore isolada em Centro de Saúde de Viana do Castelo
661 m
Casa dos Lunas
1.1 km
Casa dos Melo Alvim
827 m
Casa dos Sá Sotomaior
1.1 km
Casa dos Barbosa Maciel
1.1 km
Governo Civil de Viana do Castelo
1 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Resgate
986 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes