lovely place to view thw city from atop here. can go all the way up 2 euro can take elevator up 5 level n thsn climb up all yhe way. very windy place

The views from the top are amazing, there is also a spot where there is a sign appointing to all different attractions down in the city. You have a perfect view of the river Lima uniting with the Atlantic Ocean. Incredible! The church in this neo-byzantine style is beautiful, the stained glass windows in the form of flower look beautiful. The entrance was free when I visited since they were repairing something on the church and because of those works you cannot currently climb all the way to the top. If you are interested in ancient ruins, they are also nearby. The surroundings are also nicely decorated. Definitely a must see in Viana do Castelo.

Very easy place to reach! A ten minutes ride on the cablecar, which only cost a few Euros, and you arrive at destination. Awesome views of Viana and the beaches in the distance. Great place to spend a few hours admiring the Sanctuary.

The outside of the church is simply gorgeous and the views of the countryside from the church make it well worth a visit. However, I was a bit disappointed in the interior. It was fairly modestly decorated inside compared to the many beautiful churches we visited throughout Portugal. The two stained glass windows were very nice.

Very beautiful inside and worth the visit. Please note that if you want to climb the tower, you have to continue climbing after the lift to the first level. The stairs after the lift are first extremely narrow, you cannot even wear your backpack. After that you have to climb another set of very steep stairs. Can be demanding for people with fear of confined spaces or heights. However, the views are awesome!

Do not expect stunning interiors - I've been here several times and that is not the reason to visit. The experience is going to the top of the mountain - either by funicular or walking (which is a steeper climb than you expect) and then wandering around outside looking at the church and the view. The shrine to Saint Lucy is very camp and surrounded by wax eyes - she is the patron saint of opticians.