The sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga dates back to at least the 14th century. It progressively acquired importance and religious and cultural significance, especially from the early 17th ...

If you want lunch with a view, head to Restaurante Panorâmico, perched on the lush slopes of Bom Jesus do Monte. The sweeping sights of Braga steal the show, but the budget-friendly set menu ...

Travelers can also visit the nearby Santuário do Bom Jesus do Monte, located just outside Braga, which is often regarded as one of the most photographed churches in the world thanks to the ...

The most significant of Braga’s many hilltops is the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and place of pilgrimage for Christians who climb the white and gold zig-zag staircase to ...

The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte is located just outside Braga and is known for its Catholic shrine. The hilltop UNESCO heritage site is reached by climbing three beautiful Baroque staircases.

Another top thing to do in the city is to take a ride on the Bom Jesus do Monte Funicular which connects the upper-town of Braga with the shrine on which it gets its name.

The Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary is a must-see (Picture: Getty Images) Braga Cathedral is even older, built between 1070 and 1093 on the ruins of a Roman temple.

Located on the slopes of Mount Espinho, overlooking the city of Braga in the north of Portugal, this cultural landscape evokes Christian Jerusalem, recreating a sacred mount crowned with a church. The ...

Bom Jesus do Monte isn’t just Braga’s star attraction -it’s a masterpiece of devotion, drama, and sheer architectural brilliance. ...