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Santuario de Santa Luzia, Viana do Castelo

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Experience excellent views of Viana do Castelo, the Minho River, and Atlantic Ocean from atop this architecturally intriguing Santuario de Santa Luzia. This mountaintop church was built by acclaimed architects Miguel Ventura Terra and Miguel Nogueira between 1904 and 1959. Climb the staircase or take the funicular uphill to the basilica grounds. View the Revivalist Roman and Byzantine styles that make the structure's design so impressive. If you are feeling adventurous, you can scale the stairs to the top of the towers for incredible views of the surrounding valley, coastline, and city. For Santuario de Santa Luzia and beyond, use our Viana do Castelo online holiday planner to get the most from your Viana do Castelo vacation.

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By Bill M

The building is on top of the mountain and can normally be reached by a funicular (Tram). We were there in October of 2022 when the tram was broken. We took a taxi to the site, and walked the...

The building is on top of the mountain and can normally be reached by a funicular (Tram). We were there in October of 2022 when the tram was broken. We took a taxi to the site, and walked the... more »
By baqaqip

Fantastic views and lots to see at the top. Above the church is a beautiful old hotel and it is nice to sit on the balcony and have a coffee. There are also Roman ruins nearby to explore. Worth the..... more

Fantastic views and lots to see at the top. Above the church is a beautiful old hotel and it is nice to sit on the balcony and have a coffee. There are also Roman ruins nearby to explore. Worth the..... more »

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By D A

We drove all the way up in the car, so no opinion on how to get there using public transportation, which is excellent in Portugal. We recommend cloudy day for not to be blinded ("overexposed") by the reflecting ocean. Rose window nicely lights the interior. Smaller windows around the dome do not contribute as much. There is a way to walk to the gallery around the dome, however, it was closed that day. Consider donating a coin or two : all goes towards restoration (a crowdfunding, of a sort). Enjoy your visit! Hope this helps.

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By P M

This place has an incredible sunset, from where you can see the whole city. Easy access and unmissable. Preferably going on a cloudless day close to sunset. Take the opportunity to visit the majestic church that gives its name to the place.

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