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Braga, named as ” Bracara Augusta” was founded by the Romans on the II century b.c, find many trace elements spread all over the town. mostly a destiny for religous tourism as it is the city with most churches in the country. Receives many visitors every year motivated either by the religious or the culture sector.
On a for hours tour you’ll explore Braga City centre visiting the famous Triangle of Faith constitued by the Sanctuaries of Sameiro, Bom Jesus and the Carhedral.
Know that Braga has a very young population due to the University colleges from ” Alto Minho”, receiving the award of European City of youth in 2012. Know this and much more on a 4 hours private tour from Porto!
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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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Braga, named as ” Bracara Augusta” was founded by the Romans on the II century b.c, find many trace elements spread all over the town. mostly a destiny for religous tourism as it is the city with most churches in the country. Receives many visitors every year motivated either by the religious or the culture sector.
On a for hours tour you’ll explore Braga City centre visiting the famous Triangle of Faith constitued by the Sanctuaries of Sameiro, Bom Jesus and the Carhedral.
Know that Braga has a very young population due to the University colleges from ” Alto Minho”, receiving the award of European City of youth in 2012. Know this and much more on a 4 hours private tour from Porto!
Itinerary
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Pass By: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Your private and expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to Braga, the capital of Minho Region. On your way , the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Stop At: Braga, Braga, Braga District, Northern Portugal
Welcome to Braga, one of the oldest cities in Portugal and important landmark through centuries for it’s Triangle of Faith: Braga’s Cathedral and the Sanctuaries of Bom Jesus and Sameiro.
A city inhabited since the Roman Empire, full of history, monuments, traditions and heritage.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte, Largo do Santuario do Bom Jesus Tenões, Braga 4715-056 Portugal
This Catholic shrine dedicated to the Lord Bom Jesus is an architectural and landscape set composed by a church, a stairway with representations of the life of Christ.
Enjoy the views of the city and take your time to admire it’s architecture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro, Av. Nossa Sra. do Sameiro 44, Braga 4715-616 Portugal
Set on the top of the hill of the same name, and situated at an altitude of 566 meters, the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Sameiro is one of the most visited Marian places of worship in Portugal, providing a privileged view over the city of Braga. Every year attracts many devotees, especially during the pilgrimages of the first Sunday of June and the last third of August.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Se de Braga, R. Dom Paio Mende, Braga 4700-424 Portugal
The city of Braga, known as that of the Archbishops, has in its Cathedral its greatest ecclesiastical power. As such, the current See reflects the enrichment of the various interventions suffered over the years, applied by the different archbishops.
Prior to Nationality, this 11th century building is the oldest cathedral in Portugal. This is due to the famous expression “Older than Braga’s cathedral” to designate something very old.
Enjoy the guided visit of its interior with your expert guide.
Duration: 30 minutes
