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Shrine built during the 18th and 19th centuries on a former chapel dedicated to Nª Srª das Neves. It was opened in 1857, when its staircase was still being finalized. It follows the scheme of the hill-sacral of Veresa, in Italy. The Way of the Cross begins at the Church's terreiro, with 7 hexagonal chapels on the right side, showing scenes from Jesus' childhood. At the end of the descent we arrive at the porch square, centered on a column topped by the Archangel São Gabriel. Going back up we have on the right side, 13 smaller chapels, containing images related to the end of Christ's life. The legend of the miracle of Nossa Senhora das snows, dates back to August 5, 1220; when among the rocks a shepherdess pastured some goats, the Lady appeared to him, which they say in the form of a white dove flying around her, and sends - telling the inhabitants of his place in Gavieira to build a chapel there.
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