I was amazed at this wonderful modern (1908) building and the terrific modern art inside the Church. Nearby is a restaurant and another inside the Pousada. There are walks in the surrounding countryside. Fabulous.

After checking out of the Pousada in the morning we stopped the the Santuario on our way back down the hill from the Pousada. Another way to get there would be to use the funicular from the town below. The Santuario's history was very interesting...More

These photographs were taken during Viana do Castelo visit. I was cycling on the top of the hill to see the castle and it worth cycling. On the way I found beautiful place to take rest and take some snaps. The road up to castle...More

A tiny basilica which is more an overgrown modern chapel, but the views from the top - and also on the drive up and down - are stunning.

You can take the “elevador” up for 3 euros return trip or drive up, with plenty of parking at the top. The sanctuary is beautiful, and the view is one of the best we’ve had in our two weeks touring Portugal. If you do one...More

it looks interesting from the city ...up on a hill, the most interesting part finally is the furnicular ride up and down and the fantastic view from the steps of the church, the inside, lets call it kitchy catholic, the outside is a copy of...More

Fairly impressive church up top of the hill overlooking the city. If you are at all claustrophobic and/or don't like heights, do not take the elevator tour, 3 people in our party changed their minds as we got near the top and if you aren't...More