Attractions and Places to Visit in Braga

There are so many attractions in Braga and the surrounding area there is no doubt that it merits more than a one-day visit. Braga is Portugal’s oldest city, a shrine to times past, from the Neolithic period to Roman occupation, through the Reconquest and into the modern era.

It is the perfect destination for exploring on foot, as many of the attractions in Braga are clustered within the compact old city centre. The Praça da Republica Square is a good place to start. This central square is a popular meeting point from dawn till dusk with locals and visitors alike.

Close to the main square is the Cathedral of Braga, one of the city’s cultural highlights and a must-visit destination in your discovery of historic Portugal. This 11th-century ecclesiastical building is the oldest-surviving church in the country.

Bom Jesus Do Monte

The imposing Bom Jesus do Monte (Good Jesus of the Mount) sits just outside the city of Braga, Portugal. Perched high on a hillside in Tenoes, some 381 feet above the ground, it is accessed...
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D. Diogo de Sousa Museum

The Museum of Archaeology is one of the most interesting and important destinations for visitors to Braga, in Portugal. Known as the D. Diogo de Sousa Museum, it is named after the former...
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Museum dos Biscainhos

The dominant style is Baroque, famous for its ornate designs and intricate plasterwork, and the Palace and Museum dos Biscainhos is full of such details, along with a wide variety of paintings...
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Praca da Republica Square

The city is home to some of the most exciting and important Roman heritage, Baroque architecture and ecclesiastical history, and situated at its very heart is the Praça da Republica.
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Santa Barbara Garden

The Santa Barbara Garden is a must-see attraction for any visitor to Portugal’s historic city of Braga. Located within easy reach of the main square, the cathedral, and other Braga attractions...
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Tibaes Monastery

The Monastery of St Martin of Tibaes, or Tibaes Monastery, is located in Mire de Tibaes, just some 6km northwest of the historic city of Braga. It is a popular destination for day trippers...
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