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Bom Jesus do Monte

Also known as Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga, Bom Jesus do Monte

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Location

Where it sits, and what is around it

Bom Jesus do Monte is in Braga. The nearest other World Heritage site is Historic Centre of Guimarães, about 14 km away.

Nearest towns and cities

  • Braga · about 827,000 peopleabout 4 km west
  • Porto · about 1,337,000 peopleabout 50 km south-west
  • Vigo · about 379,000 peopleabout 80 km north
  • Ourense · about 118,000 peopleabout 95 km north-east
  • Aveiro · about 54,000 peopleabout 100 km south
  • Viseu · about 26,000 peopleabout 110 km south
Bom Jesus do MonteBraga5 km
The site is ringed; towns and other World Heritage sites are shown for context.

Nearby World Heritage sites

The nearest neighbours, as the crow flies

Map of Bom Jesus do Monte and the 5 nearest World Heritage sitesHistoric Centre of Guimarães1Historic Centre of Oporto2Alto Douro Wine Region3Santiago de Compostela (Old Town)4University of Coimbra5Bom Jesus do Monte
Markers: square cultural, circle natural, diamond mixed.

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