Porta do Fogo, meaning gateway of fire, is one of two enterances to the old town and castle in Lamego

The terrace below the church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios. Amongst the statues of kings and biblical figures, is this ornate obelisk overlooking Lamego and the countryside beyond

Perched on the top of the hill that forms the old town of Lamego. The slates on the side of this house can be seen on other buildings in the town

A street within the walled old district of Lamego

Looking down a Lamego street on a rainy day

Looking over the rooves of Lamego towards the Cathedral (or Sé)

The Santuário Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Remedies) in Lamego.

Set on Monte de Santo Estêvao there are 611 steps leading up to the church. The stairway closely resembles that of Bom Jesus in Braga.

In September of every year thousands of Catholic pilgrims descend on the town and make the treck up the stairs, some on their knees. It is said the shrines situated on theupper terraces have curative powers

View of the old castle keep in Lamego. The 12th century Torre de Menagem was founded after the reconquest of the town from the Moors by none less than El Cid, also known as Rodrigo de Vivar

A closer look at the stairway that leads to Santuário Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in Lamego. Modelled on the on at Bom Jesus in Braga there are 611 steps. The most devout pilgrims ascend the stairs on their knees