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Bom Jesus do Monte

N103-3, 3 miles (4.75km) southeast of Braga, Braga, Portugal
25/367-66-36
Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in Braga
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Traveler 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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Portugal
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

THe title says it all...... fantastic place for a afternoon or sunset. More

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Amsterdam
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127 reviews 127 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We went to this hilltop catholic pilgrimage site in the afternoon, day-2 of our tour. From below, we saw a nicely designed architecture in Neo-classic but the stairway, in baroque style. Amazing to view, we decided to go up to this sanctuary of Good Jesus. That was the best time i suppose to visit this place, There were only few... More

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Vale Da Telha
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Sad that funicula was not running on the day we went. Enjoyed the experience as always wanted to see it but prefered Lamego, just south of the Douro, Which is similar but not as well cared for. More

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Athens,GREECE
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Nice view of Braga, impressive stairs (like Tivoli) More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Bom Jesus do Monte is a must see for anyone who visits Braga. All the green combined with its beautiful gardens and beautiful church and chapels make it a really nice place to be at. I suggest you take the stairs both up and down, at your own pace. Also, if you have children you might want to rent a... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

What a spectacular experience. I suggest taking the stairs to get the whole experience and not take the bus to the top. More

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NJ
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Reviews in 71 cities Reviews in 71 cities
147 helpful votes 147 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

We were thankful to have gone with a guide who drove up to the top so we could walk down the stairs. It is especially lovely at dusk walking downstairs "into the sun". There were true believers and there were picnickers. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

If you are capable, I highly recommend walking up. It is well worth it to see the lower chapels (the stations of the cross) and the views of Braga as you go up the hill. If you cannot make the climb, I believe the funicular (water-powered lift) was 1.5€ one way or 2€ round trip. I am not religious, but... More

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England
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

An amazing place and well worth a visit. The setting is stunning as is the view from Bom Jesus, There are pleasant grounds and gardens to wander in and even a boating lake. You really should walk up and down at least the top flight of steps to get the amazing view of the them crisscrossing their way up to... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

The history of this area is amazing. The wonderful church (Cathedral) is situated high up on the hill affording wonderful views. There is plenty to see as well as the Cathedral. There is a Gift Shop, Restaurant and wonderful gardens. Well worth the effort More

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