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Theatro Circo
Theatro Circo was firstly imagined in 1906 by Artur José Soares, José António Veloso e Cândido Martins, however, its construction only started in 1911 by João Coutinho and it was opened to the public four years later. Its name is due to the fact the city used to have circuses frequently.
Sé de Braga
Braga’s Cathedral is one of the most important buildings of the city and the oldest Portuguese cathedral. It was built when Portugal was not even a country yet. Throughout the years, many adjustments were made and, nowadays, the Cathedral is a mixture of the Romanesque, gothic, and baroque architecture.
Bom Jesus do Monte
At Bom Jesus do Monte you can find religious, baroque, rococo and neoclassical architecture. It is one of the most visited places in Braga. Among endless staircases, fountains, statues, you will find the oldest funicular in the world, opened in 1882 and nowadays it is still working. The Bom Jesus Sanctuary was classified as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in July 2019.
Sameiro Sanctuary
The Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Sameiro, the highest point of the city, consists of a basilica, squares, gardens, a crypt and a long staircase with 256 steps. Here you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Gerês, Cabreira, Penha and Franqueira. This sanctuary suffer several changes since 1863, the year of its construction, due to the large affluence of visitors.
Biscainhos Museum
This museum is located in the Palácio dos Biscainhos, founded in the 17th century and converted into a museum in 1978. The visit will allow you to understand the daily life of the aristocracy, as well as of those who lived there, such as servants and slaves. You will also have the opportunity to observe decorative arts, musical instruments, means of transport, paintings, among other pieces that will make you travel from the 17th century to the 19th century.
D. Diogo de Sousa Museum
Archbishop D. Diogo de Sousa is responsible for the name of this museum, due to all urban changes he made in the city of Braga and all his attempts to protect the vestiges of the Roman occupation. In 1918 the D. Diogo de Sousa Museum emerged and on June 29, 2007 it was opened to the public in Braga city, but which was once called “Bracara Augusta”.
Santa Bárbara's Garden
Right besides “Largo do Paço” is Santa Bárbara’s Garden, which is a public garden with a lot of colourful flowers. The fount and Santa Bárbara’ statue can be found in the center of the garden.
Image Museum
Founded in 1999, in one of the towers of the old medieval wall, the Image Museum of Braga was created with the aim of collecting and preserving a visual memory that would allow showing the evolution of photography and the city of Braga. This Museum, which you can visit throughout the year and with free admission, is located in Campo das Hortas, next to Arco da Porta Nova, between gates 35 and 37.
Braga's Castle Tower
The old Braga’s Castle had 5 towers that were lookout points on the medieval walls. Nowadays, there’s only one of them with about 30 meters, however, there are remains of the old castle which were reused by the buildings around.
Arco da Porta Nova
The Arco da Porta Nova, which never had a door, was built in 1512 by Archbishop D. Diogo de Sousa. There are some questions on who designed the current version of the Arco da Porta Nova, the most referred names are André Soares and Carlos Amarante. The popular expression “Are you from Braga?”, has its origin in this monument and it is typically used when someone leaves a door open.
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Historic building, designed in 1922 by Architect Moura Coutinho, in Braga city center. Nine exclusive apartments conceived for a perfect stay.
