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Top Things to See in Braga

  • TravelingFoodie2
  • Nov 9, 2022
  • 1 min read

Braga, Portugal's 3rd largest urban area, is 40 minutes from Porto.


We didn't have much information about Braga so we took a free city tour. It's a 2-hour tour that starts at the Porta Nova Arch.

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On the side facing Campo das Hortas, you'll find the archbishop's coat of arms.

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On the other side of the arch is a niche with Our Lady of Nazareth.

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Near the Porta Nova, you'll find one of the Stations of the Cross--Jesus Comforts the Women of Jerusalem.

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As you walk around town, be on the lookout for archaelogical ruins.

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The Se Cathedral in Braga is the oldest cathedral in Portugal.

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Our guide explaining the metal mural next to the Se.

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Statue of the Virgin Mary Suckling Christ.

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The courtyard behind the Igreja Misericordia.

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Largo do Paco is the seat of the Republic of Braga.

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Braga is a very religious town and you'll find many stores selling religious items.

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Public Library of Braga

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Camara Municipal

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Convento do Popolo

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Jardim de Santa Barbara

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Fonte do Dragon

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Capela e Casa dos Coimbras

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Pedestrian-only shopping streets.

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There was an exhibit of traditional folk costumes of Portugal on the Largo Barao S. Martinho.

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Queijaria Central is a good place to stop for a snack.

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The Congregados Convent and Basilica.

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Arcada building that was part of Braga's Renaissance urban development in the Praca da Republica. The square crenellated tower peeking through is the walled-up Torre de Menagem. It's all that survived from a fortified medieval palace.

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Fountain in front of the Arcada building.

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Walk down Avenida da Liberdade.

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Teatro Circo.

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Igreja de Santa Cruz.

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Igreja do Hospital de S. Marcos.

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Palacio do Raio.

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2022 05 09

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