Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

Amazing find, from the stone and tile work leading from the town, to all the statutes outside the church to the church inside. All very beautiful. The church inside is absolutely lovely. You can pay 2.5 euros at the religious icon store behind the church and climb the towers. Nice experience and great view. The outside is hard to explain but it’s similar to the Bom Jesus in Braga if you have been there. The town is very quaint and worth a visit. There is a nice cathedral there and a great plaza leading up to this church where there are steps leading to the top, or you can drive to the top ( the church is on the top of a hill).

Amazing place .Church can be accessed by what seems like a million steps . Amazing to think that the erosion of the steps is via the millions of people who down through the ages climbed these same steps. Worth it to see the fine church on the top.

An amazing place. The walk down and up the stairs is as intense as you want it to be with each terrace a beautiful place to rest and reflect.

Beautiful and calm place with impressive baroque architecture. Enough places to rest during the stairs walk, and at the top you are rewarded with stunning views over the city.

Very beautiful and different. It's good to climb all the way up but if you are short on time and have a car then better drive all the way to the top and take the steps down and up again. This ways you can climb as much as you want.

Very majestic place with beautiful view and very nice stairs from the city center. This is main point of all city

Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios is a beautiful and peaceful sanctuary located in Lamego, offering a serene atmosphere and stunning views. ⛪🌿 The baroque architecture and intricate details of the church are impressive, making it a wonderful place for those interested in history and architecture. The surrounding gardens and steps leading up to the sanctuary provide a scenic and calming setting. However, the sanctuary could benefit from better maintenance, as some areas feel a bit neglected. While the sanctuary itself is lovely, some visitors might find the climb up the steps a bit challenging, especially in the heat. However, the views at the top are worth the effort, and the peaceful environment makes it a great spot for reflection and relaxation. A must-visit for anyone traveling through the region, especially if you're interested in beautiful religious sites and scenic views! 🌄

Beautiful sanctuary and magnificent stairs leading down to town center. It is worth to mention gorgeous nature park along the stairs. There are multiple trails weaving in different directions at each level. Each level is also a home to various sculptures and is a work of art on its own merit. No doubt, this architectural complex is most notable attraction of Lamego.

Forget about the gym this visit will provide all the training you need! It wa Built on top of Mount de Santo Estêvão, in the 18th century. The day of the Nativity of the Virgin is the high point of the feasts in honour of Our Lady of Remedies. It usually include fireworks, musical shows and various sports. The Procession of the Triumph, with its richly adorned paraders, is a highpoint. Already during the Middle Ages catholic worship was celebrated there, in an old hermitage dedicated to Santo Estevão that was erected in 1361. At risk of collapsing, it was demolished in the 16th century and the construction of a new hermitage in the same spot was started, by the Bishop of Lamego, where an image of the Virgin and Child was placed. Worship of St. Stephen was thus progressively replaced by Marian Devotion. In 1750, the construction of the present sanctuary began, and was only finished in 1905. The monumental Baroque staircase with 686 steps, yep you need to climb that to have access to the sanctuary is divided over several levels, punctuated by sculptural elements, such as statues of the kings, the backrests of the eight fountains (among which the Remédios, by Nicolau Nasoni) and various allegorical representations. Half way is the Chapel of Desterro. Inside the temple is Rocaille in style and entirely dedicated to Marian iconography: on the main altar in gilded carving, in the altarpieces dedicated to the Virgin's parents, in the three stained glass windows with images of Our Lady of the Conception, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Annunciation, and in the tiles of the Conimbrigan artist Miguel Costa that represent key moments in Mary's life. The tomb of the founder of the sanctuary, Canon Jose Teixeira Pinto, is at the entrance of the nave. Definitely worth visiting and gorgeous view of the Valley!

Definitely worth the walk up 686 steps! You will know why it is called the Lady of Remedies--because whatever was bothering you won't matter...you're dead!