Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios - Lamego

The Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Remedies) in Lamego. This fine baroque staircase with its numerous azulejo friezes zig-zags its way up Monte de São Estevão to the chapel on top. It is somewhat reminiscent of Bom Jesus in Braga.

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Nestled among the terraced slopes of the Douro valley port wine-growing region, and overlooked by an ornate shrine, the town of Lamego is elegant and infused with Baroque style. Atop one of its two hills stands the 13th century keep and a castle 100 years its senior. The Porta dos Figos gateway arch leads into the narrow streets of the inner town. Also found here is a somewhat unusual piece…