This impressive photo shows the iconic Bom Jesus do Monte, one of Portugal's most famous pilgrimage churches, located in Braga. The church is majestically rendered from below, with the monumental staircase leading to the sanctuary taking centre stage in the image. The staircase, known as the 'Escadaria do Bom Jesus', winds upwards in a dramatic and symmetrical pattern, with each layer revealing a different level of Baroque splendour.
The whitewashed steps are adorned with fountains, statues and decorative elements that frame the long climb to the church and symbolically accompany the pilgrim's journey. At the top stands the Bom Jesus do Monte church, whose elegant neoclassical façade proudly overlooks the city and the surrounding hills. The church's architecture, with its towers and classical details, is a beautiful contrast to the green vegetation surrounding the steps.
This picture captures the grandeur and spirituality of this sacred place, with the steps to the church representing a physical and symbolic journey. The image invites the viewer to climb the heights and enjoy the panoramic views and tranquillity of this special location
I am Richard Steenvoorden, a biologist with a great passion for photography. I mainly photograph in Leiden and its surroundings, but also post photos from my European travels.
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