Discover a realm of graceful grottoes and lush gardens filled with resplendent statues at Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary. You can make the 300-metre climb in a 19th-century funicular, but the Baroque stairway is more rewarding. Its 17 landings are rich with pristine fountains and small chapels adorned with terracotta sculptures. One zigzag segment of stairs serves as an homage to the five senses. What will you encounter at the top? A neoclassical basilica and panoramic views of the city of Braga.
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