Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Braga, Portugal

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.3 km
Ascend 72 m
Descend 28 m

Experience Braga in Portugal in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in BragaIndividual Sights in Braga

Sight 1: Balneário Pré-Romano de Bracara

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The Pre-Roman Spa of Bracara or Pre-Roman Spa of CP Station, is located in the city of Braga, more specifically in the new Railway Station, or in a historical context, it was located 300 m from the (future) wall of the Roman city of Bracara Augusta. It was discovered during the excavations of the new Braga train station. It is about 4 m long x 2 m wide, and according to archaeologists it was built during the pre-Roman period in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula.

Wikipedia: Balneário Pré-Romano de Bracara (PT)

389 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Capela de São Miguel-o-Anjo

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Capela de São Miguel-o-Anjo

The Chapel of São Miguel-o-Anjo is located in the parish of Maximinos, in the city of Braga. It was originally built in the early eighteenth century, in the Carvalheiras area, near the Cathedral of Braga and was the place where the archbishops vested themselves to make their solemn entry into the Cathedral.

Wikipedia: Capela de São Miguel-o-Anjo (PT)

195 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Casa dos Cunha Reis

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Casa dos Cunha Reis, also referred to as Casa Grande, is located in the parish of Braga, city and municipality of Braga, district of the same name, in Portugal.

Wikipedia: Casa Grande (Braga) (PT), Heritage Website

472 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: Ruínas romanas das Carvalheiras

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The Roman Ruins of Carvalheiras, also referred to as Insula de Bracara Augusta, are located in the parish of Braga, city and municipality of Braga, district of the same name, in Portugal.

Wikipedia: Ruínas romanas das Carvalheiras (PT), Heritage Website Arqueologia, Heritage Website

936 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 5: Museu Nogueira da Silva

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Museu Nogueira da Silva Original uploader was Joseolgon at pt.wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Nogueira da Silva Museum is located in Braga, Portugal.

Wikipedia: Nogueira da Silva Museum (EN)

305 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 6: Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque

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Campo Novo is a district of the same name in the parish of São Vicente, Braga, Portugal.

Wikipedia: Campo Novo (Braga) (PT)

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