Sanctuary of Penha — Attraction in Guimarães

Symbol of faith and beacon of Guimarães, the Sanctuary of the Penha is a monument of a singular beauty and a worth architectural and religious.

The Sanctuary of the Penha is a unique example of religious architecture of Marques da Silva. In 1930, the recognized architect, a real “friend of the Penha", was entrusted of the project and the choice of the implantation local. The work of regularization of the land began on 6 August of that year.

Inaugurated in 1947, is a monument of a singular beauty and a worth architectural and religious. An emblematic piece of Guimarães.

Masterpiece of the architect Marques da Silva. In manuscript letter, in possession of the Brotherhood, dating from May 11 of 1930, the architect Marques da Silva expressed his thoughts as the following: “ ... I'd like to do something proper and adequate, expressive and modern. Need to be a building with a particular character, very proper of the situation that occupies and very special that for could be visited with interest equal to that drags upstairs to the mountain of Penha those who will admire and wonder the nature, rather a...

Beautiful surroundings. I would recommend to wear comfortable shoes when visiting the place to enjoy it at the fullest you will need to walk around and explore the incredible nature.

You can hike up to the hills and within 1-1:30h, depending on your pace, you will reach out the top, or you can use the cable car (even if you are by bike, you still can carry it on the cable car).

There are a few options of places to have a meal or a snack when visiting the place but not many. Just be aware that depending on the time you will visit, the restaurants...

Absolutely stunning spot within the rest of this area. Modern church, with a setting within a mini hike of rain forest moss rocks. Kid friendly. Renovations currently underway with water fountains. Parking, restaurants, coffee shops. It's not touristy yet I can say. Perfect scenic view of the entire town and many more hills. GPS takes you through so narrow roads though, so stick to the main ones which is car friendly I guess. An SUV should be fine though. No fees to enter. Perfect for picnic and a day spending with family or...