At the top of the mount of São Estevão, the sanctuary is currently an integral part of the panorama of the city to which it's joined by a staircase with 691 stairs (it took over 200 years to complete it).

The beginning of the history of the building dates back to a demolished chapel and the construction of a new temple, at the initiative of the Bishop of Lamego. Throughout the times, devotion to São Estevão decreased and it was replaced by devotion to the Virgin whom they resorted to in search of relief for diseases and mourning, and so, devotion to Nossa Srª dos Remédios (Lady of Remedies).

The fair lasts about 3 weeks and is filled with exhibitions, concerts, parades, processions and cultural and sporting events. The festive light decorations and the holding of dazzling fireworks sessions are other attractions that attract a lot of people. During these days, crowds have the opportunity to admire, along the main streets of the city, the traditional Marcha Luminosa,the Battle of Flowers and the majestic Procession of Triunfo. 

Lamego recovered memories of tens of years ago, unique in Portugal and, which keeps, until today, the same identity.

At Riga Central Market, you can buy Latvian-grown and homemade products, exotic fruit and spices, as well as manufactured merchandise. The market includes 5 pavilions each with its own category - vegetables, dairy, meat, fish and gastronomy products, as well as an outdoor area with stalls and stands, the Night Market and ‘Round the Clock Farmers’ Market. The market works every day.

Riga Central Market is unique not only with its pavilions but also with its old warehouses or the so-called spikeri (from German Spéicher), which have now been turned into an arts&entertainment quarter.

Even though Mikelis’ Day is on September 29, the fairs usually take place during the closest weekend. Therefore, Mikelis’ Day fair on Riga’s Dome Square will be held on September 25.

During the fair, local residents and guests will be able to buy various goods from Latvia’s rural areas – apples, pumpkins, beans, cranberries, herbal teas, honey, bread, bacon, and other delicious products. In addition, the craftsmen will offer clay pots, wooden spoons, wool socks, mittens, scarves and blankets to prepare for cold weather.