Sanctuary of Penha

Penha Temple is located on top of Mount Santa Catarina, which is the highest point in the region (about 617 meters above sea level) and 7 kilometers from the historic center of Guimarães in northern Portugal. It is a historical monument that reflects unique beauty and architectural and religious value of great importance. It is also a prominent example of the religious architecture made famous by the Portuguese architect José Marques da Silva.