Bom Jesus do Monte
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The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte is a Portuguese Catholic shrine in Tenões, outside the city of Braga, in northern Portugal. Its name means Good Jesus of the Mount.
This sanctuary is a notable example of Christian pilgrimage site with a monumental, Baroque stairway that climbs 116 meters (381 feet). It is an important tourist attraction in Braga.
On 7 July 2019, the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga[1] was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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