Santuario de Santa Luzia - Viana do Castelo

Santuario de Santa Luzia - Viana do Castelo

The Santuario de Santa Luzia basilica perched on the wooded hill of the same name. If nothing else it's worth the trek just for the view.

photo: Asta d'Eça

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