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Bom Jesus do Monte

N103-3, 3 miles (4.75km) southeast of Braga, Braga, Portugal (Nogueiró)
25/367-66-36
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Ranked #2 of 12 attractions in Braga
Type: Religious Sites
Traveller Description:                  ...                  ... The Igreja de Bom Jesus  (Church of the Good Jesus) is one of the most remarkable examples of 18th (and... more »
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Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

You will find a peaceful place and wonderful views. You won't regret enjoying this place. Braga is a nice nice city, but it's mandatory first to visit this great place.

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Braga, Portugal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Calm, romantic and great view over the city. Avoid it on weekends because it's really crowded. If you go there on a spring week day, I'm sure you'll have a good time.

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Definitely a must see - it's so beautiful. Walk the steps (pilgrimage) up to the church on top of the hill and enjoy the breathtaking city views of Braga below. The inside of the church is amazing.

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Salisbury
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

This place is just amazing, the view, the sanctuary itself is very impresive, on the top of the hills, there is a beautiful cave and a very nice pond with the boats, excellent place to spend a few hours, must see if you're in Braga.

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eastbourne, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We climbed from the bus stop from town to the top - don't know how many steps there were but it was well worth taking the steps. There were wonderful view all the way up and several nice places at the top to stop for a drink. We took the funicular down, a bit rickety but it got us back... More

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Hong Kong
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Bus runs every 20 minutes from the town to Bom Jesus. Upon arrival, you can choose to walk up or take a tram climbing the slope for you. We walked. It's not difficult. Believe me. The bonus is to see the art of chapel dotted along the way. A scene in each chapel recalls the way Jesus to death. It... More

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Cascais, Portugal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

We came and visited Bom Jesus do Monte on Palm Sunday, the start of Holy Week for Catholics around the world. So the site was filled with people holding olive branches as they made the trek up and down the staircase. The rain was sprinkling when we arrived here so we chose to ride the elevator up. We had spent... More

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Warsaw, Poland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Of course it is a place of religious worship. However, except this there is interesting architecture and very nice romantic park (adorable smal caves, ponds, bridges, etc). Definitely must see. Be aware - there is a lot of stairs (not all are accesible for pushchairs and wheelchairs).

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Tomar, Portugal
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

We are not religious, but we have enjoyed visiting religious shrines all over the world. We were continuously told that if we're in Braga we must see this. It is a moss-covered series of stairways that lead past uninspiring sculptures in little huts too dark to see into until you reach a smallish chapel less interesting than almost any parish... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

Great Place. Its a must visit place. The stairs to climb by foot and the "elavator" that is moved by water. It is sayd to be the oldest functioning in the word. Very large gardens. A lake with small boats. great to visit with the family. I counted 4 restored hotel Buildings. From here you can go even further to... More

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