Capela da Glória

The Spanish-Arabic fresco-paintings from the XV century, as well as an ogive window with beautiful glass works, a valuable sculpture of São Nicolau and the rich tomb of D. Gonçalo Pereira are worth the visit to this chapel.

Contacts


Largo Dom João Peculiar
4700-422,Braga

    Characteristics


  • 2.00€
  • Cash
  • Churches, Chapels & Temples
  • Visitable (with a guide)

    opening hours


    Summer

  • monday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-18:30
  • tuesday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-18:30
  • wednesday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-18:30
  • thursday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-18:30
  • friday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-18:30
  • saturday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-18:30
  • sunday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-18:30
  • holiday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-18:30


  • Winter

  • monday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-17:30
  • tuesday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-17:30
  • wednesday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-17:30
  • thursday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-17:30
  • friday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-17:30
  • saturday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-17:30
  • sunday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-17:30
  • holiday: 09:30-12:30, 14:30-17:30

Monuments near Capela da Glória

Cruzeiro do Campo das Carvalheiras


An imposing cross located at the centre of the Campo das Carvalheiras, next to the historical area of the city.

Arco da Porta Nova


It’s a XVII century construction that combines the baroque and neoclassical styles. For a long time this was the main entrance to the city. On the upper part t…

Capela de Nossa Senhora da Piedade


Its construction was ordered by D. Diogo de Sousa, to be his tumular chapel. The XVIII century azulejos, the renaissant main altar, the golden woodcarving and …

Capela dos Fundadores ou dos Reis


Here are the valorous tombs of the Conde D. Henrique and D. Teresa, among others. Worthy of notice is the remarkable ceiling ribs execution, in stone vault.

Casa das Paivas ou Casa da Roda


Cinquentist house with two floors and a yard. It is two fronts: one turned to the Sra. Do Leite Street and other to the S. João Street. Worthy of notice are th…

Casa dos Biscaínhos / Palácio dos Biscaínhos


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