Centro Histórico de Braga

Dubbed the City of the archbishops, many religious monuments of great patrimonial value that can be found and visited. The pedestrian streets of the historic centre, with the traditional trade, has a permanent animation. The historic sites have been preserved and are the scene of conviviality between generations as famous cafes, like the Vianna and A Brasileira. They called it the Roman Bracara Augusta and those times were brands such as the fountain of the idol, the Roman baths of the Alto da Cividade and the Arco da Porta Nova, among others.

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Braga
4700-435,Braga

    Characteristics


  • Difficult external parking
  • Historical streets & Plazas
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Monuments near Centro Histórico de Braga

Igreja e Edifício do Hospital de São Marcos


Baroque building dated from the XVIII century. On top of the building there are eight images representing martyrs and Apostles, by Carlos Amarante.

Arcada da Lapa


Built in 1715, by the spot where the medieval wall used to be, it had the castle behind, whose donjorl was preserved. In front of the arcade was the Campo de S…

Capela dos Coimbras


Its construction was ordered by the Archbishop Dom João Coimbra in 1525. It origin is probably Romanic, and the chapel has gothic lines. Inside are worthy of n…

Capela de São Bentinho


Baroque and neoclassical Chapel, dating from the mid-18th century. In the 19th century was built the porch and also placed the main altarpiece. The interior fe…

Capela do Antigo Convento do Salvador


Integrated at the Asilo Conde da Agrolongo, dated from the XVII century, this chapel has the best examples of the finest religious architecture in Braga, where…

Casa do Passadiço


Baroque manor in L, with two floors, surrounded by a grating wall, which bounds a lovely garden. Inside are worth notice the stairs, the arcs and baroque decor…

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