Braga, Portugal: travel guide
One of Portugal's oldest cities, a religious centre known for the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary and baroque churches.
- Country
- Portugal
- Currency
- EUR
- Time zone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Nearest airport
- OPO
Top places to visit in Braga
Bom Jesus do Monte
Church · about 1.5 h
UNESCO sanctuary above Braga famous for its monumental zigzag baroque staircase and funicular.
Braga Cathedral (Sé)
Church · about 1 h · entry EUR 3
Portugal's oldest cathedral (11th c.), a blend of Romanesque, Gothic and baroque with a treasury museum.
Jardim de Santa Bárbara
Nature · about 0.5 h
Formal 17th-century garden of clipped hedges and flowers beside the medieval bishop's palace.
Arco da Porta Nova
Heritage · about 0.3 h
Baroque-neoclassical triumphal arch marking the historic western gate of the city.
Santuário do Sameiro
Church · about 0.8 h
Hilltop Marian sanctuary with a grand basilica and wide views over the Minho.
Raio Palace
Heritage · about 0.7 h · entry EUR 2
Rococo townhouse (c.1755) with a striking blue-azulejo façade, now a museum.
Things to do
- Bom Jesus Funicular & Sanctuary Tour Cultural · 2 h · from EUR 15 per person
- Braga Historic Centre Walking Tour Walking Tour · 2 h · from EUR 18 per person
- Guimarães Day Trip from Braga Day Trip · 5 h · from EUR 55 per person
Day trips and tours
- Braga & Bom Jesus Half-Day 4 h · from EUR 30
Where to stay in Braga
- Braga Historic Centre about EUR 90 per night
Compact centre around the cathedral, ideal for walking.
Hotels
- Vila Galé Collection Braga 4-star · EUR 110 to EUR 230 per night
- Collector's Hostel Braga 2-star · EUR 20 to EUR 65 per night
- Hotel do Templo 3-star · EUR 70 to EUR 140 per night
Where to eat
- Cozinha da Sé Portuguese, Minho · about EUR 26 per person
- Félix Taberna Portuguese, Tapas · about EUR 18 per person
- Frigideiras do Cantinho Café, Bakery · about EUR 9 per person
Getting around
- Bus main way to get around
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- Walking main way to get around
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