Braga, Portugal

Braga, Portugal

Braga Portugal

Braga is one of the oldest cities in Portugal. The Portuguese called it Roma because it was a centre of ecclesiastical power. Portugal's spiritual heart, is a lively little city with an exquisite assortment of baroque churches, a sprawling cathedral and Roman ruins, including one of the country's best-known sights, the Bom Jesus Sanctuary. It hosts traditional religious festivals throughout the year, including Portugal's most colourful Holy Week. Today it is a modern city with a young population, bustling with commerce and industry surrounding a lively and attractive old centre with a number of pedestrian streets with cheerful cafes, elegant shops, exquisite restaurants and cool bars full of university students. Even though it is an old city it has a young spirit, so much so that in 2012 it was pronounced the European Youth Capital.
Recommended airport
Porto (OPO)
Points of interest
Nearby destinations
  • Porto a 45.51 km
  • Penafiel a 39.52 km
  • Guimaraes a 15.85 km

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