The Sanctuary of Bon Jesus do Monti is located outside the city of Braga, on a high hill surrounded by beautiful nature. You can get to the temple on foot by stairs, by car or by an old funicular that has been operating since 1882. The whole complex, consisting of a church, a huge staircase and several buildings, impresses with beauty and harmony. There is an unusually peaceful atmosphere, and the view of the city is simply mesmerizing.
The central place in this complex is occupied by the Cathedral of Christ, the interior of which is richly decorated. Upon entering the church, the main altar immediately catches your eye, made in the form of a sculptural group under a canopy with the scene of the Crucifixion of Christ on Calvary. A monumental staircase in the form of zigzags descends from the temple.
It rises to 116 meters and is divided into three large flights with sculptures of saints: the Staircase at the portico, the Staircase with fountains of the five senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste) and the Staircase with fountains of the three virtues (Faith, Hope and Love). The ascent to the temple has 581 steps, so that the pilgrims climbing it carry out the symbolic Way of the Cross. The whole complex looks especially impressive at the foot of the stairs, from where a wonderful perspective opens up on the general view of this magnificent ensemble.
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The central place in this complex is occupied by the Cathedral of Christ, the interior of which is richly decorated. Upon entering the church, the main altar immediately catches your eye, made in the form of a sculptural group under a canopy with the scene of the Crucifixion of Christ on Calvary. A monumental staircase in the form of zigzags descends from the temple.
It rises to 116 meters and is divided into three large flights with sculptures of saints: the Staircase at the portico, the Staircase with fountains of the five senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste) and the Staircase with fountains of the three virtues (Faith, Hope and Love). The ascent to the temple has 581 steps, so that the pilgrims climbing it carry out the symbolic Way of the Cross. The whole complex looks especially impressive at the foot of the stairs, from where a wonderful perspective opens up on the general view of this magnificent ensemble.
Want to see with your own eyes - tours to Portugal, Travel Agency "Hot Line", www. hot. com. ua, +38(044)592-24-26, +38(050)418-7505, +38(067)440-3682
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