Church of Bom Jesus dos Martirios

Bom Jesus dos Martirios Church is a small church that was built in the early XIV century. Since then, it has been rebuilt several times. At first it was a chapel. The present temple was built in 1722 under the leadership of the Archbishop of Braga Rodrigo de Moura Teles. The coffin with its relics has survived to our days and is located in the temple. On the facade of the temple is a sculpture depicting the passions of Christ. Work on the construction of the temple lasted several decades. Bom Jesus dos Martirios Church is a small church that was built in the early XIV century. Since then, it has been rebuilt several times. It was consecrated in 1784.

The temple is located on the top of a high hill. To it leads a high staircase, the total height of which exceeds one hundred and sixteen meters. On the stairs there are figures depicting the five senses of a person: hearing, sight, smell, touch and taste. There are several fountains along the stairs. They symbolize the purification of believers going to the temple. Near the church there is a small park where locals and tourists come.