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Largo do Pelicano

Largo do Pelicano

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Largo do Pelicano

Name: Largo do Pelicano
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Location: Tenões, Braga, Portugal

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2. Bom Jesus Park – Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte loop from Funicular do Bom Jesus do Monte (Sopé)

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3. Elevador do Bom Jesus – Levant Chapel loop from São José de São Lázaro

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August 2, 2025

After the strenuous climb along the Escadórios do Bom Jesus, the first stop is Largo do Pelicano, where you can take a short rest in view of the mighty basilica.
The square leads to a fountain crowned with the figure of a pelican tearing open its breast to feed its young with its own blood. It is another symbolic element meant to remind us of the Eucharist, the sacrifice of Christ, who gave his own flesh to feed others.
In the past, the pelican was considered a symbol of parental love, as it feeds its young in times of need with its own flesh and blood. Therefore, Christian iconography considers it a symbol of Christ.
The complex background to the history and peculiar naming of this square can be found here: bomjesus.pt/bom-jesus/largo-do-pelicano-and-waterfall/?lang=en
The square was completely redesigned in 2015!

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Elevation 390 m

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Largo do Pelicano

1. Bom Jesus Park – Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte loop from Funicular do Bom Jesus do Monte (Sopé)

2. Bom Jesus Park – Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte loop from Funicular do Bom Jesus do Monte (Sopé)

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