Remédios Sanctuary
Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, Monte de Santo Estevão, Lamego 5100-081
Phone: +351 254 614 392
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The sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios is not only the major tourist attraction in Lamego, but also one Portugal’s most famous places of pilgrimage. The awe-inspiring 686 step double stairway, which many pilgrims climb on their knees in September each year, has 9 terraces leading to the twin-towered church. The commanding views alone make the climb worthwhile. Although started in the mid 18th century, the work on the staircase was only finally completed in the early 20th century. Each terrace has interesting decorative features and the celebrated artist and architect Nicolau Nasoni (1691-1773) designed some of the baroque works.
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