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253, 257. Website. www.cm-braga.pt. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An elegant 18th-century baroque arch designed by André Soares, marking the historic entrance to Braga's old town with ornate decorations. Theatro Circo. A beautifully restored Belle Époque theatre featuring elaborate ceiling paintings and elegant interiors, serving as Braga's premier cultural venue. Palácio do Raio.
