Shrine in the woodlands of Monte de Santo Estêvao on the approach to the Santuário Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

More azulejos on the steps to the church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in Lamego.

There are a total of 611 steps leading up to the church, with 14 terraces, about half of which have these beautiful tile depictions.

Azulejos on Steps to Santuário Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in Lamego.

There are a total of 611 steps leading up to the church, with 14 terraces, about half of which have these beautiful tile depictions.

Shrine on Upper Terraces of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary in Lamego

Terrace below the church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios with statues of Portuguese kings and biblical figures

Santuário Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in Lamego. The 18th century twin-towered church is located at the top of 14 staircases with 611 steps on Monte de Santo Estêvao

Every September thousands of pilgrims congregate here, many looking for a cures to their various ailments

View of the town of Lamego from on top of Monte de Santo Estêvao, perhaps best known for the Santuário Nossa Senhora dos Remédios located directly behind

Window detail on the front of the 18th century Santuário Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in Lamego

The church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in Lamego. Set at the top of 611 steps the Baroque church overlooks the town below.

At the beginning of every September, thousands of catholic pilgrims gather to seek healing and consolation

Close up of fountain in front of the church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in Lamego