Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro
A Marian shrine on a hillside above Braga in northern Portugal. Pilgrims climb to the basilica and its broad stairways, and the site looks out over the city and the surrounding valley.
- Where
- Braga, Portugal
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 41.5419, -8.3695
Get the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Braga volume with your photos and a note.
Near Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro
Bom Jesus do Monte 1.6 km
A Catholic sanctuary on a wooded hill above Braga, reached by a monumental Baroque stairway of 577 steps. The pilgrimage complex and its terraced staircase are recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Citania de Briteiros 4.7 km
An archaeological site of the Castro culture near Guimaraes, important for its size and its town like layout. Rows of stone house foundations and streets cover the hillside, showing how people lived there before the Romans.
Braga Cathedral 4.9 km
The cathedral of Braga, begun in the 11th century and the seat of the oldest diocese in Portugal. It combines Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque elements and has a treasury, chapels and royal tombs.
Guimaraes Castle 12 km
The principal medieval castle of Guimaraes in northern Portugal. It was built in the 10th century on the orders of Mumadona Dias to protect a monastery from attacks by Moors and Norsemen.
Palace of the Dukes of Braganza 12 km
A medieval estate in the historic centre of Guimaraes, northwest Portugal, once the residence of the first Dukes of Braganza. The stone and brick building sits a short walk from the castle on the same hill.
Historic Centre of Guimarães 13 km
The medieval core of the city often called the cradle of Portugal, where Afonso Henriques was born or raised in the 12th century. Its narrow streets, squares and old tannery quarter are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Peneda-Geres National Park 36 km
Portugal's only national park, created in May 1971 in the far north along the Spanish border. It covers 695.9 square kilometres of granite mountains, woods, rivers and villages, and is the oldest protected area in the country.
Casa da Música 48 km
A concert hall in Porto designed by the architect Rem Koolhaas and opened in 2005. Its angular white concrete form is a landmark of modern Portuguese architecture. Inside, the main auditorium has glass walls at both ends, and it is the home of the Porto National Orchestra.
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Questions
Where is Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro?
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro is in Braga, Portugal. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Bom Jesus do Monte (1.6 km), Citania de Briteiros (4.7 km), Braga Cathedral (4.9 km).
How do I get the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Braga volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Braga volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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