Viana do Castelo

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia

A hilltop sanctuary with a stunning basilica, impressive rose windows, guided visits, and breathtaking views of a top-ranked panorama.
Located on top of Santa Luzia hill, the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia is a romanesque-byzantine basilica built in the early 20th century. It offers guided visits and boasts impressive rose windows, which are the largest in the Iberian Peninsula and the second largest in Europe. Visitors can also enjoy breathtaking views of what National Geographic Magazine has deemed the 3rd most beautiful panorama in the world.