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Braga (European Portuguese: [ˈbɾaɣɐ] ⓘ; Proto-Celtic: * Bracara) is a city and a municipality, capital of the northwestern Portuguese district of Braga and of the historical and cultural Minho Province.
Nov 18, 2023 · Braga is a historical city located in the Northern Region of Portugal. Braga has become known for its beautiful Baroque architecture, and its supremely impressive Bom Jesus do Monte on a dramatic hilltop overlooking the city.
Braga is the third-largest city of Portugal and has a young and vibrant population, as it is home to a major university. Braga is also the setting of the most impressive monument in Northern Portugal, the Bom Jesus do Monte.
Braga is one of the five largest cities of Portugal, situated in the Minho region in the North of the country. It is known for its abundance of churches and thus called the "city of archbishops".
The district of Braga (Portuguese: Distrito de Braga [ˈbɾaɣɐ] ⓘ) is a district in the northwest of Portugal. The district capital is the city of Braga, and it is bordered by the district of Viana do Castelo in the north, Vila Real in the east, Galicia (a Spanish autonomous community) in the northeast and Porto in the south.
Jun 14, 2023 · Visit Braga, an ancient city in northern Portugal famous for its historic centre, fine cuisine and magnificent 12th-century cathedral.
Nestled in the lush Minho region of northern Portugal, this inland city is surrounded by rolling green hills and is just a short drive from the stunning coastline. Braga’s rich history, dating back to Roman times, is evident in its well-preserved architecture, with the magnificent Braga Cathedral at its heart.
Portugal’s third-largest city is an elegant town laced with ancient narrow lanes closed to vehicles, strewn with plazas and a splendid array of baroque churches. The constant chiming of bells is a reminder of Braga’s age-old devotion to the spiritual world.
Jul 12, 2023 · Discover Braga and all of its wonderful treasures! From UNESCO's World Heritage Site Bom Jesus Sanctuary to museums and churches, there is a lot to see! Skip to content
Jan 26, 2020 · 1. Bom Jesus do Monte. Source: flickr. Bom Jesus do Monte. The city’s most visited tourist attraction high on a hilltop to the east. This sanctuary is a pilgrimage site and has been attracting religious devotees since at least the 14th century.
