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Cruz do Sameiro – Statue of Pope John Paul II loop from Espinho

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Espinho

Cruz do Sameiro – Statue of Pope John Paul II loop from Espinho

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Cruz do Sameiro – Statue of Pope John Paul II loop from Espinho

01:31

5.33km

120m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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2.19 km

Cruz do Sameiro

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The Cross of Sameiro (Portuguese: Cruzeiro do Sameiro) is a monumental work designed by architect David Moreira da Silva. This cross was inaugurated on June 7, 1953, and is located …

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2.43 km

Arautos do Evangelho Sameiro

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The House of the Heralds of the Gospel (in Portuguese: Casa dos Arautos do Evangelho) is the headquarters of the Heralds of the Gospel, an international association of the faithful …

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2.43 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro

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Place of Marian devotion, peaceful with spectacular views.

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3.17 km

Statue of Pope John Paul II

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Great monument and homage to one of the most charismatic popes of the 20th century.

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3.80 km

Stairway of the Sanctuary of Sameiro

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Like the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, the stairs of the Sanctuary of Sameiro are a fundamental element of this religious complex. The imposing stairs of the Sanctuary of …

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3.80 km

View of Braga from Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro

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A great view of the country from above. Bom Jesus do Monte, definitely worth a visit!

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3.95 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro - House of Prints

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The Sanctuary of Sameiro is entirely dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, whose liturgical feast is celebrated every year on December 8. It's no wonder, then, that the …

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4.07 km

Centro João Paulo II

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The João Paulo II Center (in Portuguese, Centro João Paulo II) has been a museum called "Memories of Sameiro" (in Portuguese, "Memórias do Sameiro") since June 18, 2017. Its original …

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5.33 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.07 km

1.77 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

682 m

619 m

500 m

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Friday 10 July

28°C

15°C

11 %

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Cruz do Sameiro – Statue of Pope John Paul II loop from Espinho

Cruz do Sameiro

Arautos do Evangelho Sameiro

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro

Statue of Pope John Paul II

Stairway of the Sanctuary of Sameiro

View of Braga from Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro - House of Prints

Centro João Paulo II

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