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Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in PortugalBaroque architecture in PortugalBasilica churches in PortugalRoman Catholic churches completed in 1834Roman Catholic churches in Braga
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The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte is a Portuguese Catholic shrine in Tenões, outside the city of Braga, in northern Portugal. Its name means Good Jesus of the Mount. This sanctuary is a notable example of Christian pilgrimage site with a monumental, Baroque stairway that climbs 116 meters (381 feet). It is an important tourist attraction of Braga. On 7 July 2019, the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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N 41.554944444444 ° E -8.3770277777778 °
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4715 Braga (Nogueiró e Tenões)
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