Flyday Fridays: Monte da Penha
Hello, Friday!
Portugal is a country replete with holy sanctuaries built on top of mountains and hills. Today, I´m bringing you to one on a mountain top in Monte da Penha( Rock Mountain) called Santúario da Nossa Senhora do Carmo (Our Lady of Mount Carmel) or simply called us Santúario do Penha.
To get to the top, we rode a cable car which was so enjoyable by the way (unless you´re claustrophobic and afraid of heights) because you get to see a bird´s eye view of the city skyline as you go up. I think there´s a small road which leads you to the top if you want to drive but it´s quite a steep climb. Have it whatever you like! ;)
Here´s what I wore on thatanother fiery day, something light, breezy and colorful:
The sanctuary is not a huge church. It´s quite simple and has a modern architecture but the view around it is spectacular ansd so peaceful. I could stay for a day in here first to meditate and then to hide from the sun, hahaha!
And if you´re wondering where the mountain and sanctuary got their name, it´s this:
On the left side of the sanctuary is this natural park filled with boulders everywhere. Amazing! I even had a photo taken in between these gargantuan rocks. Look how tiny I look compared to these two! :)
If you plan on visiting Guimaraes, Portugal, don´t forget to visit this place. It´s so serene and one of best places to contemplate life and appreciate nature. Hope you´ve enjoyed reading my post for today.
Have a lovely weekend, everyone! :)
Peace!
Che
PS: Linking with Style Elixir´s Friday´s Fab Favorites, Lena B and Rachel´s Passion for Fashion and Penniless Socialite and Delusions of Grandeur´s Favorite Fashion Friday and the Mrs. & The Momma´s The Best of Friday Style.
Portugal is a country replete with holy sanctuaries built on top of mountains and hills. Today, I´m bringing you to one on a mountain top in Monte da Penha( Rock Mountain) called Santúario da Nossa Senhora do Carmo (Our Lady of Mount Carmel) or simply called us Santúario do Penha.
To get to the top, we rode a cable car which was so enjoyable by the way (unless you´re claustrophobic and afraid of heights) because you get to see a bird´s eye view of the city skyline as you go up. I think there´s a small road which leads you to the top if you want to drive but it´s quite a steep climb. Have it whatever you like! ;)
Here´s what I wore on that
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| shirt dress- Promod, sandals- Celine( Filipino brand), bag- Massimo Dutti |
And if you´re wondering where the mountain and sanctuary got their name, it´s this:
On the left side of the sanctuary is this natural park filled with boulders everywhere. Amazing! I even had a photo taken in between these gargantuan rocks. Look how tiny I look compared to these two! :)
If you plan on visiting Guimaraes, Portugal, don´t forget to visit this place. It´s so serene and one of best places to contemplate life and appreciate nature. Hope you´ve enjoyed reading my post for today.
Have a lovely weekend, everyone! :)
Peace!
Che
PS: Linking with Style Elixir´s Friday´s Fab Favorites, Lena B and Rachel´s Passion for Fashion and Penniless Socialite and Delusions of Grandeur´s Favorite Fashion Friday and the Mrs. & The Momma´s The Best of Friday Style.
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