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The City
Probably the main religious center in the country, Braga is known by its baroque churches, magnificent 18th century houses and elaborated gardens and squares. Known, in the roman era as “Bracara Augusta”, it was also the headquarters of the Portuguese bishopric in the XII century.
Braga’s long history is portrayed in its monuments and churches. The most impressive church is the Sé, which has several styles, from the roman to the baroque. Braga is also proud of its splendid houses, especially those from the 18th century.
We bring to you some of the most important must-see landmarks. Bom Jesus, Sameiro and Falperra, are places that stand out as landmarks and are a part of any tour of Braga due to their beauty and religious value.
The gastronomy in Braga is a festival of flavors and subtle perfumes. The Minho cuisine is the product of century-long experiences by anonymous hands, of the acknowledgement of the wise fruits of the land, of the collective imagination.
Throughout the centuries the events in Braga have been deeply touched by popular music, folklore and religious or sacred music, among others.
Here you will find some of the most beautiful and remarkable places of the city.
Enjoy what we have to offer and come and visit us.
Braga Downtown - Bracara Augusta
Minho Area & Gerês Natural Park
Coast Region of Braga
Vila Verde
Standing in the heart of an extremely fertile region, at the point where the River Homem flows into the River Cávado, Vila Verde offers visitors the chance to appreciate some of the most beautiful countryside in Portugal, in a bucolic setting that is ideal for hunting and fishing enthusiasts.
In the summer, almost all of the villages have their own special religious festivities, attracting many visitors from outside and breathing even more life and colour into the region.
As far as the local handicraft is concerned, the region's most characteristic products are the "lenços de namorados" (lovers' handkerchiefs) made of linen or cotton and embroidered with a simple phrase expressing the great love and admiration felt by those offering them as a present.
Vila Verde Village
Gerês National Park
The Peneda-Gerês National Park, in the far northwest of Portugal between Upper Minho and Trás-os-Montes, is the only Portuguese protected area classified as a such.
Gerês is the most southerly of the ranges, whose gateway to the park, in Campo do Gerês, is closest to Braga. Two places of great beauty, the Caniçada and Vilarinho das Furnas reservoirs, are in these mountains, the latter having submerged the village that gave it its name, and whose remains are now on display at the Terras de Bouro Ethnographic Museum. On the outskirts of the town, the Shrines of São Bento da Porta Aberta [Santuário de São Bento da Porta Aberta] and of Senhora da Abadia are the focus of major festivals and pilgrimages.
Coast Region of Braga
At the time of the Portuguese Maritime Discoveries, Esposende was an important fishing and sea port. These activities have continued into the present day, although it is also a very popular seaside resort. In the nearby village of Apúlia, besides fishing, one of the most typical activities is the gathering of seaweed at low tide.
The coastal strip stretching from Esposende to Ofir and Fão has been classified as a protected landscape area and is considered to be one of the most beautiful stretches of Portugal´s northern coastline.
Roughly 6 km to the north, São Bartolomeu do Mar is famous for its religious festival of 24 August, which includes the "Banho Santo", a ritual of bathing in the sea that according to tradition cures illnesses and makes children strong and healthy.