Santa Luzia Sanctuary

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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

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