- In keeping with its devout and saintly character, Braga hosts one of the most colorful religious festivals in Portugal, the annual Semana Santa (Holy Week).
- Tranquility is one of the things you will find more in Braga compared to other destinations like the Algarve or Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
- Travel in Portugal logo. The name Braga itself is in fact derived from the Roman Bracara Augusta, the name given to the town in honour of the then emperor.
- Yayın zamanı: 8 saat önceBom Jesus do Monte is a Portuguese sanctuary in Tenões, surroundings of the city of Braga, in northern Portugal. Its name means Good Jesus of the Mount.
- On the outskirts of Braga there is also the Monastery of Tibães (mother house of the Benedictine order in Portugal and Brazil in the 16th century)...
- That’s all for this brief introduction to the city, however for more information about Braga check Wikipedia and Wikitravel sites. Portugal’s currency is the Euro...
- Braga is a city of about 65,000 people in northern Portugal, 50km (31 miles) N of Porto, 367km (228 miles) N of Lisbon.
- In this guide, we explore Braga’s undeniable charm and what makes it stand out. Read on if you’re interested in visiting or relocating to Portugal’s third-largest city.
- One of Portugal’s oldest cities, Braga was also an ancient seat of religious power with an archdiocese anchored in the 4th century.
- In this Portugal vlog, we head from Porto to Braga, where we learn Braga, Portugal was voted the "Best Destination in Europe" in 2021!