The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte has, as they say, the most photographed church in Portugal. The church is one of the first Neoclassical buildings in Portugal. The stairway pays homage to the five senses and the three virtues (Faith, Hope and Chastity) by snaking through a series of themed statues and fountains. I read that during Holy Week, the Baroque stairway is climbed by penitents on their hands and knees.
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