Grotto in the gardens, Bom Jesus do Monte Church, Braga, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

Grotto in the gardens, Bom Jesus do Monte Church, Braga, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

2-370-878 - Samuel Magal/Sites & Photos/Heritage Images

Grotto in the gardens, Bom Jesus do Monte Church, Braga, Portugal, 2009. Situated on a hilltop 400 metres above sea level near the northern Portuguese city of Braga, the sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte is dedicated to the Good Jesus of the Mountain. The church was built between 1784 and 1834 at the top of a 116 metre long zigzag Baroque stairway designed in 1722 by the Archbishop of Braga. It is an important pilgrimage site. The grounds are filled with interesting gardens, grottoes, small chapels, sculptures, and allegorical fountains.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Samuel Magal, attributed to: : Photographer, head researcher and archivist of Sites and Photos

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Portugal Braga Braga

  1. 41 33 01 N , 008 25 12 W

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

Religion & Belief Christianity

Locations & Buildings Parks & Gardens


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3413x5120
File Size : 51,195kb


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  1. R160060012
  1. 0740001407
  1. 2-370-878
  1. 2370878
  1. R160060012


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