Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Sameiro in Braga

The Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Sameiro is located near the city of Braga, on top of the same mountain where the shrine is do Bom Jesus do Monte . A few miles up the road just two .

Its construction began on July 14, 1863 , and is the second center of Marian devotion in Portugal, after the Shrine of Fatima.

The Sameiro Sanctuary can be accessed by a monumental staircase, the top is flanked by two columns in which are the Virgin Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

We strongly recommend the climb to the dome of the church, it costs one euro, and views that are enjoyed in the region are spectacular, as the sanctuary is 566 meters.

 To visit this site we recommend you do first thing in the morning when there is hardly devout fans of photography is better than afternoon visit there are less people and the sun illuminates the facade, so these comments also apply in neighboring Bom Jesus do Monte.