Nossa Senhora da Agonia
Campo de Nossa Senhora da Agonia, Viana da Castelo - Portugal
Phone: +351 256 824 067
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Housed in the sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Agonia (Our Lady of Sorrows), is the statue which is carried in procession during the most popular pilgrimage in the Minho region. Thousands of visitors are drawn to the three day festival, held in August each year, with its dancing, singing, bull running, fireworks, and carnival and regional costume parades. The Romanesque chapel itself is mid 18th century and was designed by André Soares, who also responsible for the altar. The belfry is late 19th century.
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