About a kilometer before the Santuário da Abadia, you can see the chapels corresponding to the paths of the “Passion of Christ” and the “Life of Mary”, popularly known as “Calvários da Senhora da Abadia” or “Caminhos de Belém”. A visit to the 15 chapels: seven rectangular and eight hexagonal with late Baroque façades, built mainly on the left side of the path, is a must, whether on a pilgrimage or just to enjoy nature. The rectangular chapels correspond to the main steps of the Passion of Christ, while the hexagonal ones represent the life of the Virgin Mary.
It is assumed that the chapels were built in the 18th century, after the visit of Archbishop D. Rodrigo de Moura Teles. Rodrigo de Moura Teles, responsible for the construction of the Bom Jesus do Monte staircase, in Braga.
The route is highly recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in the silence of the mountain, lulled by the singing of birds and the lapping of water, which are an uninterrupted feature throughout the Abadia.