Statue of Pope Pius IX at the Miradouro da Penha viewpoint

Statue of Pope Pius IX at the Miradouro da Penha viewpoint

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Statue of Pope Pius IX at the Miradouro da Penha viewpoint

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Location: Costa, Braga, Portugal

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September 23, 2021

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Large stone statue at the Miradouro da Penha, erected in honor of Pope Pius IX. The big rocks are often so close together that you have to push your way through them.

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Wanderhase🐰

February 7, 2024

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Amazing view because you can enjoy the stone statue up there every day. 😁

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Peter S

September 6, 2025

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From the plateau you have a very beautiful view of the valley and the city

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Elevation 600 m

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