Sanctuary of Santa Luzia

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The Church of Santa Lucia, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, is located on the hill of the same name in the city of Viana do Castelo. The church was built on the site of a small medieval chapel, known as a pilgrimage site for people with eye diseases. The construction of the temple lasted from 1904 to 1959. The eclectic-style Miguel Ventura Terra project combines neo-romanticism, neo-Gothic and Byzantine architecture. It is generally accepted that the architect was inspired by the forms of the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris. To the foot of the church at a height of 195 meters above sea level there is a line of a funicular built in 1923. Tourists can take the elevator to the observation deck under the very dome of the church. A panoramic view of the Lima River valley, mountains and the Atlantic Ocean opens from the platform. In 1927, National Geographic magazine named this species the third most beautiful in the world.
Gosh, best view of Viana from up there. Worth a drive or hike up.
From my beautiful country,Church of Santa Luzia on the top hill of Viana do Castelo city,north of Portugal.

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B&B Hotel Viana do Castelo

B&B Hotel Viana do Castelo

3 out of 5
Estrada da Papanata 74 Viana do Castelo
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The price is AU$83 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$83
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30 Mar - 31 Mar
A stay at B&B Hotel Viana do Castelo places you in the heart of Viana do Castelo, within a 15-minute walk of Foreigners and Borders Service and Igreja ...
Modern, Clean, but the Hotel Parque in Front are 1/2 price. The cons is the breakfast, good but too expansive, better place to eat 500 Meters or less. I walked to Padaria Saudades…. Two eat for 9 euros, and very good quality and service.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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Hotel Flôr de Sal by The Editory

Hotel Flôr de Sal by The Editory

4 out of 5
Av. de Cabo Verde 100 Viana do Castelo
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The price is AU$185 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$185
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26 Mar - 27 Mar
When you stay at Hotel Flôr de Sal by The Editory in Viana do Castelo, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 5-minute drive of Shipyards of Viana do ...
Great ocean front location. Excellent service. Good restaurant in the hotel with large buffet for breakfast.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

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Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels

Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels

4 out of 5
Av. Conde da Carreira, 28 Viana do Castelo
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The price is AU$120 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
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25 Mar - 26 Mar
A stay at Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels places you in the heart of Viana do Castelo, steps from Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia and 5 minutes by foot from ...
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