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Santuário · Lamego, Viseu
Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Baroque sanctuary atop the Monte de Santo Estêvão, connected to Lamego's center by a staircase of more than 600 steps with landings decorated with tiles, fountains and statues.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Devotion on the Monte de Santo Estêvão began in a 14th-century chapel. The present sanctuary was begun in 1750 and was only completed in 1905. The church has a Baroque and Rococo façade with two bell towers.
What makes the place well known is the staircase that descends from the sanctuary to the town center, in stretches of stone and lime interspersed with landings. Blue-and-white tile panels, fountains, obelisks and statues decorate the route.
One of the landings, the Pátio dos Reis, has statues of kings from the Old Testament around a fountain. From the top, you can see the town and the surrounding hills.
The complex, with its staircase and tree-lined park, has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1984. The festas of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, one of the largest pilgrimages in northern Portugal, usually culminate on September 8.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours, including the ascent on foot.
Best time
In the morning, before it gets hot, to climb the staircase. During the festas, from late August until September 8, the sanctuary is usually crowded.
How to get there
The staircase starts at the end of Avenida Visconde Guedes Teixeira in central Lamego. You can also reach the top by car via the road.
Tip
If you don't want to climb, you can go up by car or taxi and walk down the staircase. Bring water in summer.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
When does the Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios date from?
Construction began in 1750 and it was completed in 1905.
What is the Pátio dos Reis?
A landing on the staircase with statues of kings from the Old Testament around a fountain.
Can you drive up?
Yes, a road reaches the top of the sanctuary.