Travel Guide to Braga, Portugal

Just like all ancient towns, Braga attracts visitors by its widest choice of interesting routes and great number of sights. This place can be relatively divided into Old Braga and New Braga. The last one is considered a business district, while all famous cultural values and historical sites can be found in Old Braga.

You should start your observing of the town from the cathedral that is surrounded by a picturesque park. This is one of the most beautiful buildings of the whole country. Its creation lasted over two hundred years and finished in the end of the 13th century. The facades of this building are decorated by ancient frescos and sculptures featuring saints. Step inside this church and you will be amazed by refined hand-made paintings and mysterious mosaics. A museum is opened on the territory of the cathedral. In the museum’s 5 exhibition halls visitors will find a collection of sculptures, hand-made jewelry and numerous church bells.

The Gardens of Saint Barbara are considered the most beautiful park in Braga. While walking among old trees, you will get a chance to see beautiful fountains, the statue of Saint Barbara and the Archbishop’s Palace. Among important religious buildings we should also underline the Santa Crus Church, Casa dos Koimbras, the Church of Saint Peter, and the Carmo church.

Apart from historical sites, such as numerous temples and cathedrals, we suggest visiting museums and exhibition halls as among them there are some really interesting ones. You should definitely consider visiting Biscainhos Museum, the Museum of Pius XII, the Nogueira da Silva Museum, and the local photo exhibition. Here you will see large collections of ceramics and china, artifacts found during archeological excavations, and also works of great Portuguese artists and sculptors. When sightseeing is tending to its end, take a walk on Braga suburbs, where you will also find many interesting places.