7 Sights in Braga, Portugal (with Map and Images)
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Welcome to your journey through the most beautiful sights in Braga, Portugal! Whether you want to discover the city's historical treasures or experience its modern highlights, you'll find everything your heart desires here. Be inspired by our selection and plan your unforgettable adventure in Braga. Dive into the diversity of this fascinating city and discover everything it has to offer.
Sightseeing Tours in BragaActivities in Braga1. Balneário Pré-Romano de Bracara
Get Ticket*The Pre-Roman Spa of Bracara or Pre-Roman Spa of the CP Station, is located in the city of Braga, more specifically in the new Railway Station, or in a historical context, it was located 300 m from the wall (future) of the Roman city of Bracara Augusta. It was discovered during the excavations of the new train station in Braga. It is about 4 m long x 2 m wide, and according to archaeologists it was built during the pre-Roman period in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula.
2. Fonte nº 5 das 7 Fontes
The Sete Fontes is part of a large water supply system built in mid-18th century, that supplied potable water to the northern Portuguese municipality of Braga, until the first half of the 20th century. In reality, there are only six springs from this network that still exist, following destruction of one in the early 1990s, to allow the construction of residential homes. The remaining sections of the Sete Fontes are identifiable for the springs that are housed within their respective Mãe de aguas, which are connected via aqueducts running along the surface or through tunnels, known as minas ('mines').
3. Capela de São Frutuoso
The Chapel of São Frutuoso, also known as the Chapel of São Frutuoso of Montélios or the Chapel of São Salvador of Montélios, is a pre-Romanesque chapel in the civil parish of Real, municipality of Braga. It is part of group of religious buildings that include the Royal Church, and originally built by the Visigoths in the 7th century, in the form of a Greek cross. Since 1944, it has been classified as a National Monument.
Wikipedia: Chapel of São Frutuoso (EN), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website
4. Ponte do Prado
The Bridge of Prado is a bridge constructed over the Cávado River, in the civil parish of Vila de Prado, municipality of Vila Verde, in Norte Region, Portugal northern Portugal. Although originally a Roman bridge, it was re-constructed during the 16th century when the original had been destroyed following flooding and consistent use. There are few vestiges of the Roman bridge.
Wikipedia: Ponte do Prado (EN), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website
5. Capela de São Miguel-o-Anjo
The Chapel of São Miguel-o-Anjo is located in the parish of Maximinos, city of Braga. It was originally built in the early eighteenth century, in the Carvalheiras area, near the Cathedral of Braga and was the place where the archbishops dressed to make their solemn entry into the Cathedral.
6. Convento de São Francisco
The Convent of São Francisco, also referred to as the Church of Real and the Church of São Jerónimo, is located in Real, in the parish of Real, Dume and Semelhe of the Municipality of Braga, in Portugal.
7. Castro do Monte de Santa Marta das Cortiças
The Archaeological Station of Santa Marta das Cortiças is located at the top of the Falperra hill, 3 km from Braga, in the parish of Esporões, municipality of Braga, in Portugal. It consists of important remains from various eras, a fortified settlement, a paleo-Christian basilica, a Suebi palace and a medieval castle. In addition to a chapel, built by D. Diogo de Sousa, in 1520. It has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since October 20, 1955.
Wikipedia: Castro do Monte de Santa Marta das Cortiças (PT), Heritage Website Sipa
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