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Santuário Da Penha — The sanctuary's full stone façade and reflecting pool in daylightPhoto: Jorge Lobo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited

Santuário Da Penha

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Santuario da Penha is a Catholic pilgrimage church on Monte da Penha above Guimarães.

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Santuário Da Penha — The sanctuary above the rocky hillside, with Guimarães spread below Sergei Gussev · CC BY 2.0 · edited
Santuário Da Penha — The sanctuary above the rocky hillside, with Guimarães spread belowSantuário Da Penha — The sanctuary façade and reflecting pool at sunsetSantuário Da Penha — Sunset over the hills, with the sanctuary on the ridgeSantuário Da Penha — The sanctuary tower above the rocky hillside at duskSantuário Da Penha — The sanctuary framed by trees and granite bouldersSantuário Da Penha — The sanctuary tower rising above mossy bouldersSantuário Da Penha — The sanctuary's church interior and central altar

Why go

  • Its design broke with traditional Portuguese church forms.
  • Marques da Silva conceived a modern building suited to its mountain setting.

Opening hours

Today10:30 – 18:00Show all
Monday10:30 – 18:00
Tuesday10:30 – 18:00
Wednesday10:30 – 18:00
Thursday10:30 – 18:00
Friday10:30 – 18:00
Saturday09:30 – 19:00
Sunday09:30 – 19:00

Know before you go

  • Address: Varanda De Pilatos, Parque Campismo Da Penha, Guimarães.
  • Monday to Friday: 10:30–18:00; Saturday and Sunday: 09:30–19:00.

Interesting facts3

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  1. Portuguese architect José Marques da Silva designed the church.

    Santuário da Penha - Wikipedia

  2. Marques da Silva also chose its site.

    Santuário da Penha - Penha Guimarães

  3. The sanctuary is a distinctive example of Marques da Silva’s religious architecture.

    Santuário da Penha - Penha Guimarães

History

  1. 1930Construction began on 6 August, following Marques da Silva’s design.
  2. 1939A fire destroyed an image of Senhora da Conceição and carved woodwork from the main altar, delaying construction.
  3. 1947The sanctuary opened in 1947 and was consecrated on 14 September, three months after Marques da Silva’s death.

Sources: Santuário da Penha - Wikipedia · Santuário da Penha - Penha Guimarães · Santuário da Penha - Wikipedia · checked 10 Oct 2026

Where
Varanda De Pilatos Located in Parque Campismo Da Penha, Guimaraes

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Questions and answers

Where is Santuario da Penha?

It stands on Monte da Penha above Guimarães. Its address is Varanda De Pilatos, Parque Campismo Da Penha, Guimarães.

When is Santuario da Penha open?

Monday to Friday, 10:30–18:00; Saturday and Sunday, 09:30–19:00.

Who designed Santuario da Penha?

Portuguese architect José Marques da Silva designed the sanctuary for its mountain setting.

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