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1. Bom Jesus do Monte
Many people come to Braga specifically to see the Bom Jesus do Monte, a pilgrimage shrine atop a 1,312-foot-high, densely wooded hill 5 km (3 miles) east of the city. The stone staircase, a marvel of baroque art that was started in 1723, leads to an 18th-century church whose terrace commands wonderful views. Fountains placed at various resting places represent the five senses and the virtues, and small chapels display tableaux with life-size figures illustrating the Stations of the Cross. If you don't want to climb up the staircase, there's a funicular (€1.50 or €2.50 return) and buses from the center of town. The shrine offers several guided tours—including one that takes you to the church only and one that adds on the lake, gardens, and woods—but you have to book in advance by phone or email to [email protected].
View Tours and ActivitiesParque do Bom Jesus, Braga, Braga, 4715-056, Portugal253 676 636Sight Details
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2. Antigo Paço Arquiepiscopal Bracarense
The well-proportioned former archbishops' palace overlooks a castellated fountain on the square named after it, Largo do Paço. Parts of the Gothic building date from the 14th century. Today it houses the office of the dean of the region's main university and the city's public library—one of the country's most impressive, with more than 300,000 volumes.
Rua da Misericórdia, Braga, Braga, 4700-435, Portugal -
3. Capela de São Frutuoso de Montélios
About 4 km (2½ miles) north of town, this chapel is one of Portugal's oldest buildings. The original structure is believed to have been constructed in the 7th century in the form of a Greek cross. It was partially destroyed by the Moors and rebuilt in the 11th century. It is open to the public between 2 and 4:30 pm from Tuesday to Saturday, and for mass on Sunday mornings.
Av. São Frutuoso, Braga, Braga, 4700-291, PortugalSight Details
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4. Mosteiro de São Martinho de Tibães
Some 6 km (4 miles) northwest of Braga, this impressive Benedictine monastery was built in the 11th century and rebuilt again at the end of the 19th century. You can tour four cloisters, which have some fine examples of azulejos, and also the extensive grounds, once the source of most of the monks' food and drink and where grapes are once again being grown to make vinho verde.
Rua do Mosteiro 59, Mire de Tibães, Braga, 4700-565, Portugal253 622 670Sight Details
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5. Museu de Arqueologia D. Diogo de Sousa
Artifacts from the old Roman city known as Bracara Augusta (founded 15 BC), from which Braga derives its name, are showcased at this museum. A 1st-century mosaic found on-site during construction is impressive, but there are many other fascinating items dating from prehistoric through to medieval times.
Rua dos Bombeiros Voluntários, Braga, Braga, 4700-025, Portugal253 273 706Sight Details
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6. Palácio dos Biscaínhos
The elegant rooms in this baroque mansion, which houses a museum of the same name, are furnished in 18th-century style and display silver and porcelain collections. The ground floor of the palace is flagstone, which allowed carriages to run through the interior to the stables beyond. At the back of the palace is a formal garden with decorative tiles.
Rua dos Biscaínhos, Braga, Braga, 4700-415, Portugal253 204 650Sight Details
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7. Sé de Braga
This huge cathedral was originally Romanesque but is now an impressively cohesive blend of styles. The delicate Renaissance stone tracery on the roof is particularly eye-catching. Enter from Rua do Souto through the 18th-century cloister; the cathedral interior is on your left, and there are various interesting chapels. Steps by the entrance to the cathedral lead to the Museu de Arte Sacra (Museum of Religious Art), which has a fascinating collection, including a 14th-century crystal cross set in bronze. From the magnificent coro alto (upper choir), which you cross as part of the tour, there are views of the great baroque double organ. Across the cloister, you'll see the Capela dos Reis (Kings' Chapel), a 14th-century chapel containing the tombs of Afonso Henriques's parents, Henry of Burgundy and his wife, Teresa.
Rua do Souto 38, Braga, Braga, 4700-329, Portugal253 263 317Sight Details
Rate Includes: €3 Treasury-Museum, €2 Cathedral, €2 Chapels and High Choir; €5 joint ticket
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