Things to see in Braga - What to see in Braga

Squares in Braga

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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

Churches in Braga

Sao Joao do Souto Church

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The Church of San Joao de Souto is attached to the Chapel and House of Coimbra. It was built in the late 18th century. The origina

Churches in Braga

Coimbras Chapel

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This house and chapel is located by the Largo São João do Souto , attached to the right side of the Igreja São João do Souto and i

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

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

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

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

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

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

Churches in Braga

Capela de Sao Bento

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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

Of Cultural Interest in Braga

Nosa Senhora do Sameiro

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Touring Braga we had the opportunity to visit the shrine of Our Lady do Sameiro, which is on top of the mountains near Braga and n

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

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

Historical Monuments in Braga

Seminary of Santiago

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This former college and seminary in the Largo de São Tiago was built by Archbishop Frei Bartolomeu dos Martires for the Society of

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

Things to do in Braga

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