Visiting The Sacred Pilgrimage, Bom Jesus do Monte in Tenões, Portugal

Bom Jesus do Monte, which means Good Jesus on the Mount in Tenões, Portugal sits 381 feet above the ground that is accessible through car or by walking on the 116-meter stairway. People visiting Braga should not miss the 1,312-foot-high pilgrimage shrine located atop the hill.  It features a Baroque styled staircase built in 1723 leading to the 18^th century old sanctuary church.

Religious and pilgrims visit Bom Jesus do Monte by climbing it through their knees.  Visitors could also reach the 18^th century-old church by driving through the wide road or use of its free funicular.  The funicular was erected in 1882, and was the first one ever built in the Iberian peninsular that connects the city of Braga and the Sanctuary.

Bom Jesus do Monte boasts stunning five chapels displaying life-size figures and tableaux and fountains. The fountains represents the five senses- taste, touch, smell, sight, and sound. Tourists can stay near the sanctuary as there are a number of hotels beside it, according to Fodors.  

Bom Jesus do Monte's also features the Station of the Cross that can be reached after climbing the sanctuary's 577 steps.  The church was designed by local architect André Soares and built by Carlos Amarante, according to Atlas Obscura.  Atop the church's locations, visitors would enjoy the serene surrounding of the gardens while seeing the exceptional views of the city.

The sanctuary is most visited a week prior to Easter, which is also known as the Holy Week.  Religious people and pilgrims visit it by climbing it through their knees and hands as their way of showing their reparation.  People also flock to the sacred place during Pentecost at the end of May.

Bom Jesus do Monte is a significant place that must not be missed by visitors touring the city of Braga, Portugal. Travelers could visit the sanctuary anytime of the year.