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Abadia Sanctuary

Well worth a visit, the attractive Abadia Sanctuary is located in beautiful...

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Amares

Amares, located about 16 km northeast of Braga, lies between the River...

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Biscainhos Museum

The museum of Ethnography and Arts is housed in the buildings of...

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Bom Despacho Sanctuary

About 13 km northwest of Braga, just before you come to Cervães,...

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Bom Jesus Church

Construction of the present church commenced in 1784 and the consecration took...

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Bom Jesus Funicular

When visiting Bom Jesus do Monte one should go either up or...

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Bom Jesus Stairway-lower

The lower section of the Bom Jesus stairway is a steep Sacred...

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Bom Jesus Stairway-upper

The granite of the upper section of the stairway is contrasted with...

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Bom Jesus do Monte-Overview

Regarded as Portugal’s most spectacular religious sanctuary, the Bom Jesus do Monte...

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Braga Cathedral

The construction of the Cathedral was started by Henry of Burgundy in...

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Braga Municipal Stadium

Built at a cost of € 83.1 million for Euro 2004, the...

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Caldelas Spa

Caldelas Spa is located about 18 km north of Braga, in the...

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Carandá Cultural Market

This was built originally as a covered market in the early 80s...

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Coimbras Chapel and House

The chapel and house were built between 1515 and 1528. The chapel,...

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Cortiças Sanctuary

Just southeast of Braga is the Santuário de Santa Marta das Cortiças....

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Equestrian Centre

The equestrian vacation centre at Pico de Regalados is located 16 km...

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Idol Fountain

The Idol Fountain is the sole known remaining monument of Bracara Augusta,...

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Misericórdia Church

Built in 1562, but substantially altered in the 18th century, the Misericórdia...

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Monastery of Tibães

The St. Martin of Tibães Monastery was founded in the 6th century...

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Nogueira da Silva Museum

Entrepreneur Nogueira da Silva bequeathed, as a legacy to the University of...

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Old Archbishops’ Palace

Near to the cathedral, this fortress-like building, with facades dating from the...

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Peneda-Gerês National Park

Created in 1971, the Peneda-Gerês National Park is Portugal’s only classified National...

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Photographic Museum

The Museu da Imagem was founded by the City Council in 1999...

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Pius XII and Medina Museums

Two very different museums are housed in the same building. The PiusXII...

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Porta Nova Arch

The present Porta Nova arch dates from 1772/1773 and replaced an earlier...

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Pópulo Church

Originally part of a convent, Pópulo Church was built on the instructions...

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Raio Palace

Also known as the Mexican House, the Palácio do Raio is in...

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Regional Archaeological Museum

The Regional Archaeological museum, or more correctly, the Museu Arqueológico de Braga...

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Sameiro Sanctuary

This hilltop sanctuary, situated 6.4 kms east of Braga, is second only...

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Santa Barbara Gardens

Close to the Cathedral and the Misericórdia church, the immaculate Italian Renaissance...

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Santa Cruz Church

Built on the orders of Jerónimo Portilo, the founder of the Order...

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Santa Maria Madelena Chapel

The chapel of Santa Maria Madelena is in the attractive area of...

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Santa Maria do Bouro Monastery

Located approximately 25 km northeast of Braga, the 12th century Cistercian monastery...

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Santiago Fountain

Built on the orders of Diogo de Sousa (1461-1532), the Archbishop of...

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Santiago Seminary

The Santiago Seminary, including the church of St Paul, was originally the...

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Santiago Tower

The Santiago Tower was one of the city’s entrances as well as...

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Stringed Instrument Museum

Opened in 1995, the Stringed Instrument Museum is located about 12 km...

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São Frutuoso Chapel

São Frutuoso de Montélios chapel is situated about 3.5kms northwest of Braga...

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São Marcos Church

The present 18th century São Marcos church and hospital were designed by...

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São Sebastião Chapel

The Baroque 18th century São Sebastião Chapel was rebuilt in accordance with...

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Terceiros Church

Built with alms from the faithful in 1690, for the Third Order...

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Terras de Bouro

Located approximately 31 km northeast of Braga and close to the River...

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Torre de Menagem

The Torre de Menagem is all that remains of the castle of...

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Town Hall

Construction commenced on the Town Hall in 1754, but the building was...

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Treasury and Sacred Art Museum

Situated upstairs in the Cathedral is the Treasury and Sacred Art Museum....

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Vila Verde-General

A visit to Vila Verde, about 12 km north of Braga, gives...

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