The spontaneous vegetation, manifested in an extensive pine forest, is one of the attractions of this protected site. However, the interest in the place does not end there. At its summit, the chapel of São Bartolomeu, or São Brás, is a place of pilgrimage. Moreover, the legend of the image of Our Lady of Nazaré, intimately linked to the site, is well known in these parts. From an archaeological point of view, the prehistoric hill fort located here is a particularly interesting element to be discovered amidst the landscape.

Although the location of the famous Battle of Ourique is not agreed upon by all historians, many point to the "Campo de Ourique" as the likely site of the battle between Christians and Moors. The battle, which took place in 1139, resulted in a crushing victory for the Christian troops led by D. Afonso Henriques. Such a victory led Dom Afonso Henriques to proclaim himself King of Portugal on the battlefield itself. Confirmation of the title was only issued by the Holy See in 1979. According to legend, which began to be recounted in the 14th century, on the day …

Playground of small dimensions, in synthetic floor and some grassy areas. To involve a small construction site that gives a certain grace to space, in addition to the large trees that provide excellent shadows.

Baroque and Rococo Chapel, consisting of a simple longitudinal plant with a unique space and coverage in fake wooden barrel vault. It was built in the mid-18th century on the site of a primitive Temple existed.

This old lighthouse, currently in ruins, was severely damaged during the earthquake of July 9, 1988. The site deserves a visit by the fantastic views that delivers, with the sea and the island of São Jorge in the distance.

The Louções Hill belongs to the Natural Park of the Sâo Mamede Hill. It has pre-historic sites with cave paintings, such as the Gruta da Igreja dos Mouros (Cave of the Moors' Church).

Sited at the Avenida da Boavista, the Green Center has 19 commercial establishments, some of each being restaurants, divided in an 800m2 commercial area. It is still a residential and office building.

Sited at the city centre surroundings, this shopping centre with one floor has a commercial area of 1103m2, with 17 shops and 5 restaurants. This building has both commercial and residential functions.

Named by "Caminho de Geira Romana", this road is signalized by millenarian roman marks, being part of the way that connected Braga to Santiago de Compostela and to Rome. Here we leave the suggestion to a small circuit in Braga about the cult of Santiago. At the historical centre, begin by the See, following through the D. Gonçalo Pereira Street and São Paulo Plaza, until you reach the Santiago Plaza, where you can see the Santiago’s Fountain and tower as a reminiscence of the medieval fortress walls. Next

A neoclassicist chapel, dating back to the 18th century, with a longitudinal plan and the interior decorated with neoclassicist retables. In 1956 the main façade was covered by white and blue tiles. On the left side we can see Saint Anthony and read and inscription that says: "Fábrica do Carvalhinho" (Carvalhinho Factory) and below "Capela de Santo António do Telheiro" (Chapel of Saint Anthony of Telheiro). On the right side we can see an image of Our Lady of Fátima and an inscription that reads: "Restored in the year 1956".