Wednesday 3 December 2008

Braga- Bom Jesus, Portugal


Postmarked Braga, dated 3 August 2005.

Braga
Bom Jesus - Vista parcial do Parque
Costa Verde
Portugal

Bom Jesus do Monte is a religious sanctuary within the city of Braga in northern Portugal.  There are indications that there has been a chapel on the site since the 14 century, though the current sanctuary was started in 1722.  In the 19th century the area around the church was turned into a park.

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