From Bracara Augusta
to the Baroque

The vast cultural heritage, the ever-present religiosity, the green and pleasant spaces for outdoor activities, the creative and cosmopolitan atmosphere, make Braga a destination not to be missed, whether you are traveling to Braga for academic reasons, for work or simply for leisure.

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Sé Primacial de Braga

Braga Cathedral

Braga Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in the country, a title that supports popular expressions such as "older than Braga Cathedral".

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Arco da Porta Nova

Porta Nova Arch

This arch without a door was opened in the city walls because there were no more heated wars in Portugal.

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Prehistoric and Protohistoric

Mamoa de Lamas

Mamoa de Lamas

The Mamoa de Lamas is a prehistoric funerary monument built around five thousand years ago.

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Balneário Pré-Romano

Pre-Roman baths

This pre-Roman bathhouse is one of the oldest examples of human occupation in what is now the city of Braga.

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Roman

Fonte do Ídolo

Fountain of Idol

The Fonte do Ídolo is a cave sanctuary of pre-Roman origin, located in the present-day historic center of Braga.

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Medieval

Capela de São Frutuoso

Chapel of São Frutuoso

The small chapel of Montélios owes its existence to São Frutuoso, bishop of Dume and Braga during the Visigothic era.

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Sé Primacial de Braga

Braga Cathedral

Braga Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in the country, a title that supports popular expressions such as "older than Braga Cathedral".

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Capela de São Geraldo

Chapel of St. Gerard

São Geraldo is the patron saint of the city of Braga, and on the day dedicated to his celebration, the chapel comes alive with fruit-based decorations.

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Baroque

Palácio do Raio

Lightning Palace

Also known as "Casa do Mexicano", this palace was born from the ingenuity of the great architect André Soares, in the middle of the 18th century.

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Contemporary

Posto de Turismo de Braga

Braga Tourist Office

Located in the heart of the historic center, it provides personalized and multilingual support to visitors from all over the world.

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Jardim de Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara Garden

The Santa Bárbara Garden is a public garden, unmistakable thanks to the bright colors that emanate from its well-kept flowers.

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