Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro

The Shrine of Our Lady of Sameiro is a unique place of spiritual reflection near Braga, Portugal.

This neoclassical shrine, whose construction began in 1863, impresses with its simplicity and purity of architecture. The main altar is adorned with a silver tabernacle and a statue of the patroness carved in Rome and brought to the shrine in 1880.

The site was honored with a Golden Rose by Pope John Paul II in 2004, who visited the shrine in 1982. The interior is enhanced by tile panels by Cherub Lapa and sculptures by Clara Menéres.