Braga
Left top – Bom Jesus; Left down – Tibães Monastery; Right top – Cathedral; Right down – Sameiro;
Braga is a Portuguese city founded by the Romans
under the name of Bracara Augusta. Braga has more than 2000 years of history which was in constant evolution, growth and development. Located in northern Portugal, near the city of Guimarães, Braga is a city full of culture and traditions, is known in Portugal as the youngest city in the country. In 2012 enjoys the status of European Youth Capital. It is also known as City of the Archbishops, is probably the most religious city and major center of religious studies in Portugal. Braga has a lot of stunning buildings of in the city center, but is off the center where lies the major landmarks, the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus and the Sanctuary of Sameiro. Hotels in Braga
What to visit in Braga: Bom Jesus; Sameiro; Tibães Monastery; Cathedral; Dona Chica Castle; Raio Palace; Congregados Basilica; Church of Populo; São Vicente Church;
Transports in Braga
Train and Buses: There are trains and buses to/from Oporto and Lisbon
Map of Braga
Map of Braga
Where is Braga on Map of Portugal
Where is Braga on Map of Portugal