Sightseeing in Braga - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Braga is equally great for active recreation in nature, cultural rest or finding peace in many parks located in the city. Thus, such a popular leisure activity as canyoning is provided by …
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1. The local residents are not distinguished by punctuality. When going to a business meeting, you should be prepared to the fact that your partner may be late. However, local people are …
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Those fond of nature should certainly take a tour in the National Park Gerês Pineda. This park is of great interest not only for its nature, but also from an archaeological point of view; in its grounds researchers found several sites of remainders of ancient people. During the tour, guests of the park can stroll through beautiful oak forests, and even see the ruins of ancient villages, castles and monasteries.
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Many hotels in Braga are distinguished by a special design, but Albergaria da Se deserves special attention. It occupies a restored historic building and is decorated taking into account the …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Braga and surroundings
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Survived castles around Braga
♥ Castle 'Dona Chica Castle' , 4.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Guimarães' , 16.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Tebra' , 59.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Montalegre' , 61.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Santa Maria da Feira' , 70.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Dona Chica Castle' , 4.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Guimarães' , 16.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Tebra' , 59.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Montalegre' , 61.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Santa Maria da Feira' , 70.5 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Braga
♥ Nature Park 'Litoral Norte' , 29.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Peneda-Gerês' , 35.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Alvão' , 55.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Monte Aloia' , 61.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'O Invernadeiro' , 112.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Litoral Norte' , 29.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Peneda-Gerês' , 35.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Alvão' , 55.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Monte Aloia' , 61.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'O Invernadeiro' , 112.6 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Braga from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Estacao Sao Bento
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Distance from Braga center - 47.3 km.
Nowadays Estacao Sao Bento railway station serves mostly suburban trains. Within the years, it has lost its original meaning as a general transport hub. Notwithstanding that, it is still a wonderful historical architectural monument. On its territory have placed several restaurants and cafes. After an excursion tourists can enjoy with the national dishes. …
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Santa Catarina Street
From the series “Top 13 Most Fantastic and Colorful Streets and Quarters”![](../../extreme/img/w300/santa-catarina-street_1.jpg)
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Distance from Braga center - 46.4 km.
Walk on Santa Catarina Street will be an unforgettable experience, as it resembles the most real painting in an open air gallery. Facades of buildings are sealed with spectacular tiles with biblical and historical motifs. Once that skillful mosaic decorated houses only of the wealthiest citizens. Tourists who want to make spectacular photos of the street have to go for a walk early in the morning on Sunday. On that day, stores are closed, so a number of people walking down the street is relatively small. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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27.07.2024
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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