Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, Lamego

Visit the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios on your stay in Lamego, Portugal.

Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
© Celestino Manuel

The Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios is one of the most important peregrination centres in Portugal. This famous church stands atop the city of Lamego, north of Portugal.

It is conformed by a 18th century church with twin towers and a marvelous blue and white plaster interior, with sky-blue rococó style ceiling and gilded altar; however, despite being a vastly beautiful church, it’s eclipsed by the monumental baroque church in zigzag in that accesses the church.

Said stairs are conformed of 600 steps ornamented with tiles, urns, fountains, and statues.

Obelisco, Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, Lamego

Obelisco
© Celestino Manuel

Both the stairs and the church are visited year round, but especially during September 8th, since it is the main location of the festivity of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios; during which devotees climb the stairs to ask for miracles.

There is a road located a kilometer far from the road of Viseu that arrived to the church, so the stairs is not the only access.

More information:

Location:

Lamego, Portugal.

Opening hours:

May through September from 7:30 to 20:00.
October through April from 7:30 to 18:00.

Mapa Interactivo:

Lamego

What to see:

Other worth-visiting nearby towns and cities:

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✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

In collaboration with:

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal