Braga
Portugal · Norte · 200 m
Description
Braga is one of Portugal’s most important historic and religious cities, a vibrant center of millennia-old heritage, culture, and student life. The city is known for its magnificent churches and sanctuaries, most notably the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bom Jesus do Monte with its monumental Baroque staircase. In the historic center stands the Sé de Braga, Portugal’s oldest cathedral, while Roman remains recall the city’s importance as Bracara Augusta. Braga combines deeply rooted religious traditions with the lively atmosphere of a university city and serves as a cultural gateway to the historic Minho region.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June or September
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- Dec
Highlights
- Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary & Stairway (UNESCO)
- Braga Cathedral (Sé)
- Sameiro Sanctuary
- Historic Centre of Braga
- Guimarães historic centre (UNESCO)(Day trip)
- Arco da Porta Nova
- Praça da República
- Peneda-Gerês National Park(Day trip)
- Jardim de Santa Bárbara
- Biscainhos Palace & Garden
- Raio Palace
- Archbishop's Palace & Gardens
- Garden of Santa Bárbara
- Guimarães Castle(Day trip)
- Braga Roman Baths
- Roman Fountain of Carvalheiras
- Roman Thermae of Maximinos
- D. Diogo de Sousa Archaeology Museum
- Biscainhos Museum
- Medina Museum
- Pio XII Museum
- Theatro Circo
- Citânia de Briteiros(Day trip)
- Braga cafés & historic squares
- Bom Jesus do Monte funicular
- Bom Jesus do Monte viewpoints
- Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Sameiro gardens
- Falperra Hill
- Vilarinho das Furnas submerged village(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Braga