Things to see in Braga - What to see in Braga

Churches in Braga

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A small chapel right next to the Church of San Marcos Hospital. More than its material or artistic value, the Chapel of San Bentin

Gardens in Braga

Jardim de Santa Bárbara

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Santa Barbara Garden is just behind the Wall and the Episcopal Palace and is wonderful - full of color and light. In the center of

Squares in Braga

Praca do Municipio

In this square is Braga Municipal House, the Public Library and the District Archive of Braga, behind is the Wall, Bracarense Epis

Squares in Braga

Largo Carlos Amarante

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This square is in the historic center of the city, in the parish of S. Joseph de S. Lazarus. It contains 2 important buildings: th

Of Touristic Interest in Braga

Braga Architecture

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Walking through the historic center of Braga you appreciate the distinctive Portuguese architecture. Most buildings are only 2-3 s

Churches in Braga

St. Paul's Church

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St. Paul's Church is in the plaza of the same name, near the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Torre (part of the Museo Pio XII). Built i

Viewpoints in Braga

Miradouro do Bom Jesus

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Ascending the monumental staircase that goes up Mount Espinho, with the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, there's a wide esplanade and a gaz

Shopping Centres in Braga

Rúa do Souto

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The Rua do Souto is one of the main shopping streets in Braga. It is on an intersection of the Praça da República, which runs next

Of Cultural Interest in Braga

Biblioteca Publica de Braga

The building is worth a visit, also the entry tiles and staircase in the main room. A library founded in 1841 by Manuel Rodriguez

Historical Monuments in Braga

Postigo Tower

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This small tower is next to the fire station in Upper Cividade (very close to the Capela de São Sebastião), it was part of the med

Squares in Braga

Praça da República

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The Republic Square is the most central in the city, at the end of Avenida da Liberdade. Is a giant rectangular pedestrian square

Streets in Braga

Avenida Central

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This wide avenue runs between the Praça da República and Largo da Senhora-A-Branca. The central area is very wide, pedestrianized

Castles in Braga

Menagem Tower - Castle of Braga

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The keep is all that remains of the ancient Castle of Braga and has been declared a National Monument. It's just behind the archwa

Statues in Braga

Totus Tuus Monument

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This is one of the monuments in the gardens of Central Avenue and it entitled "Totus Tuus" which means "totally yours" in Latin an

Squares in Braga

Largo da Senhora-A-Branca

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This place is at the end of the gardens of Central Avenue and was formerly known as "Campo de Santana." It's an irregularly shaped

Palaces in Braga

Senhora-A-Branca Palace

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This palace is in Largo da Senhora-A-Branca, on the corner of Avenida 31 de Janeiro. It was previously a hotel, but is now under c

Palaces in Braga

Braga Municipal Palace

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The City Hall is situated in the Town Square. Its construction began in 1753, with André Soares in charge of it, and ended a centu

Churches in Braga

Igreja Paroquial da Cividade

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An octagonal, baroque parish church in the southwest area of the city, on the hill known as "Alto da Cividade", where most of th

Things to do in Braga

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