What You Will Do
Braga is not only the oldest Portuguese city but is also one of the oldest Christian cities in the world. Founded in Roman times as Bracara Augusta, Braga has over 2000 years of history. Located in the North of Portugal, the beautiful city of Braga also offers opportunities for recreation and culture which are unique in Portugal, with its night-life, cinemas, theater, exhibitions, museums, and art galleries. It is a city full of culture and traditions, where history and religion live side by side with the technology industry and university life. In 2012 it was awarded European Youth Capital. Included: Private Transfer from Braga to Bom Jesus and Cathedral entrance ticket.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Arco da Porta Nova, Rua Dom Diogo de Sousa 127, Braga
1
Se de Braga
30 minutes
We will visit the Cathedal of Santa Maria de Braga
2
Largo do Paco
15 minutes
The Archiepiscopal Palace of Braga
3
Jardim de Santa Barbara
Free entrance
4
Avenida da Liberdade
Teatro Circo
5
Garden da Avenida Central
Visit Arcada, Rua S. Marcos and Avenida Central
6
Largo Carlos Amarante
Beautiful square with two baroque churches. Free entrance
7
Theatro Circo
It was a private theatre. The first theatre was Teatro São Geraldo, where Banco de Portugal is now located. In 1911, the project began to shape the hand of the architect João de Moura Coutinho. On April 21, 1915, the Theatro Circo was inaugurated, coinciding with Braga's great economic and social development.
8
Praça - City Market
2020 - The rehabilitation of the Municipal Bracarense Market.
The market received two honorable mentions in the National Urban Rehabilitation Award!
The rehabilitation project was created by APTO - Arquitectura and BO Engenharia was responsible for the construction.
9
Bom Jesus
30 minutes
The church was built later (1784) by Carlos Amarante who gave it an Italian inspired neo-classical design, which integrates harmoniously the landscape of northern Portugal.
10
Bom Jesus Funicular
1 hour
Transfer by car.
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