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Portugal · Art & Architecture · Hard
The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is famous for what architectural feature?
Answer: A monumental Baroque staircase (Escadório dos Cinco Sentidos) — The Bom Jesus do Monte is known for its zigzagging Baroque staircase representing the five senses, with fountains at each level, leading up a steep hillside in Braga.
- A A monumental Baroque staircase (Escadório dos Cinco Sentidos) ✓
- B A gilded pipe organ with 4,000 pipes
- C A reliquary containing a piece of the True Cross
- D A revolving statue of Christ
The Bom Jesus do Monte is known for its zigzagging Baroque staircase representing the five senses, with fountains at each level, leading up a steep hillside in Braga.