 Braga, Portugal
Braga, Portugal
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Braga is the third biggest city in Portugal. It is also the oldest city in the country and one of the oldest Christian cities in the world. Modern-day Braga is the capital of Braga district, on the northern part of Portugal. It is a city of 178,000 people (2011 estimate) and covers 184 sq km (71 sq mi).
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Cathedral of Braga
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More on Braga
The city of Braga was established by the Bracari tribe some time during the Iron Age. It became the main town for the Bracari tribe who inhabited the area from northern Portugal to Galicia. During Roman times, the Romans founded the city of Bracara Augusta in the area, and named it in honor of Emperor Augustus.
During Braga's long history, it has been occupied by various forces. The Sueves, a Germanic people from Central Europe, conquered it and established a kingdom there in AD 410. Then it passed to the Visigoths in 584, the Moors in the 8th century, and was taken by King Ferdinand I of León and Castile, who became Emperor of Spain, in 1040. It became the residence of the Portuguese court in 1070.
Interior of the Interior of the Cathedral of Braga
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The Portuguese Age of Discoveries some how bypassed Braga, benefitting other cities such as Lisbon, Évora and Coimbra. However, under Archbishop Diogo de Sousa, the city enjoyed improvements in its infrastructure, from the creation of new public squares to the widening of streets.
Today Braga has quite a number of tourist attractions from its long history, including numerous churches that are worth visiting.
Castelo Dona Chica, Braga
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Going to Braga
You can take a train or bus from Lisbon or Porto to Braga. The Braga train station is a little outside the city center, so if you wish to go right to downtown Braga, the bus is probably a better option.
Garden of Nogueira da Silva Museum, Braga
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Notesworthy Churches in Braga
- Braga Cathedral
- Carmo Church
- Congregados Church
- Holy Cross Church
- Populo Church
- Misericordia Church
- St. Paul Church
- St. Vincent Church
Museums in Braga
- Biscainhos Museum
- Cathedral Treasure
- D. Diogo de Sousa Museum
- Image Museum
- Museum Medina
- Nogueira da Silva Museum
- Pius XII Museum
- Stringed Instruments Museum
Sights in Braga
- Aguas Ferreas Fountain
- Braga Castle
- Braga Town Hall
- Circus Theatre
- Coimbras Chapel
- Idol's Fountain
- New City Gate
- Palace of Braga
- Santa Barbara Garden
- Sieves House
Sights in the Outskirts of Braga
- Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary
- Bom Jesus funicular
- Braga Municipal Stadium
- Chamor Hill
- Dona Chica Castle
- Falperra Church
- Monastery of Tibães
- Sameiro Sanctuary
- Saint Eulalia Church
- Saint Frutuoso Chapel
- Seven Sources
Nearby Towns
- Amarante
- Barcelos
- Caminha
- Chaves
- Duoro
- Guimaraes
- Lamego
- Penafiel
- Ponte de Lima
- Viana do Castelo
- Vila Real
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