Viana do Castelo is located at the mouth of the river Lima. Pilgrims arrive here after walking across the more than 600-metre-long Eiffel bridge. The old town is full of historic buildings, but the Santuário de Santa Luzia above the city is probably the top attraction.
What to see in Viana do Castelo
Santuário de Santa Luzia
The Santuário de Santa Luzia, completed in 1959, is a neo-Byzantine church sitting atop the Santa Luzia hill. You can get there by climbing 659 stairs, or by taking the funicular. From the top of the dome, you can get a spectacular view of the city, the river Lima and the ocean.
Where to stay in Viana do Castelo
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Albergue de Peregrinos Santa Luzia
€ 15–25
20
Open
4.5
Albergue de Peregrinos Santa Luzia
€ 15–25
20
Open
4.5
Albergue de Peregrinos Santa Luzia
Parochial
€ 15–25
20
All year
4.5
Albergue de peregrinos São João da Cruz dos Caminhos
€ 12
40
Open
3.8
Albergue de peregrinos São João da Cruz dos Caminhos
€ 12
40
Open
3.8
Albergue de peregrinos São João da Cruz dos Caminhos
Parochial
€ 12
40
All year
3.8
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