Porto Trip Overview
Starting in the suburbs of Braga, let yourself be guided by the medieval streets, its gastronomy and nature, with a ride in the secular and oldest lift/funicular of the world still in operation, moved with the counterbalance of water.
Highlights:
– Full day tour (10h)
– Pick up & Drop off
– Entrance to monuments
– Lift/Funicular to Bom Jesus do Monte
– Individual Groups (max. 6 pax)
Braga is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities of Portugal, being also one of the oldest cities in the world with one of the most important religious centers of the Country.
Baptized by the Romans as Bracara Augusta, also known nowadays as the “City of the Archbishops” or even by “Portuguese Rome”. Religious Heritage in each corner, the historical center of Braga, witness the religious fervor throughout the centuries with his beautiful monuments.
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* Duration: 10 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Porto District, Portugal
Starting in the suburbs of Braga, let yourself be guided by the medieval streets, its gastronomy and nature, with a ride in the secular and oldest lift/funicular of the world still in operation, moved with the counterbalance of water.
Highlights:
– Full day tour (10h)
– Pick up & Drop off
– Entrance to monuments
– Lift/Funicular to Bom Jesus do Monte
– Individual Groups (max. 6 pax)
Braga is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities of Portugal, being also one of the oldest cities in the world with one of the most important religious centers of the Country.
Baptized by the Romans as Bracara Augusta, also known nowadays as the “City of the Archbishops” or even by “Portuguese Rome”. Religious Heritage in each corner, the historical center of Braga, witness the religious fervor throughout the centuries with his beautiful monuments.
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Stop At: Jardim de Santa Barbara, R. Dr. Justino Cruz, Braga 4700-314 Portugal
These small but attractive public gardens are located adjacent to the eastern wing of the 14th century Archbishop’s Palace. The garden takes advantage of the historic backdrop and also incorporates the medieval arches that remain of an arcade from the palace. Laid out in the 1950s the garden was designed by Jose Cardoso da Silva in the Romantic style, in keeping with its surroundings.
There are other features from the palace utilised throughout the geometric layout of the garden such as old statues, cornices and coats of arms. At the centre of the garden is a statue of Saint (Santa) Barbara on a fountain.
The Santa Barbara Garden is open all year around and is fairly central to Braga. It is a great spot to escape the bustle of the city and relax amongst the greenery and beautifully laid out beds.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mosteiro de Sao Martinho de Tibaes, N.0 59 Rua do Mosteiro, Braga 4700-565 Portugal
The Benedictine Monastery of Tibães was built on the site of a former Roman villa called Tevilanis, and was founded by Saint Martin of Dume in the 6th century during the Sueve reign of Teodomiro. In 1078, the knight Paio Guterres da Silva decided to rebuild the monastery. Later on, in 1567, this became the Portuguese and Brazilian headquarters of the Order of Saint Benedict.
In the 17th century, the current building was completed. It was one of the most grandiose in the country (with four cloisters) and richly decorated according to the plans of Manuel Álvares. Among other points of interest, there is the gold-leafed carving, the retables and Baroque adornment of André Soares (1750), the Baroque organ (1786) and the examples of tiling. It was at that time a truly practical school in the decorative arts holding great influence over Portuguese artistic trends of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Come with us to see and learn more about this monument.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Braga, Braga, Braga District, Northern Portugal
Braga is a city of huge beauty and heritage richness, which combines tradition with innovation, the memory to the youth, creativity to conservatism.
With over 2000 years of a very rich history, possesses one of the oldest Sacro-Montes in Europe and is the representative of the Minho region, the Bom Jesus.
The Roman legacy is another of the attractive factors of Braga, often called ‘Portuguese Rome’, due to its origin in the Roman city of Bracara Augusta. Known by its distinct churches, splendid XVIII century houses, gardens, nature parks and recreational areas. Braga’s long history is visible in the splendor of its monuments, museums and churches.
Visiting Braga is like taking a time travel inside modernity. Old city and of traditional religiousness – always imposing on its richness and majesty – lives hand in hand with the entrepreneurship and young spirit in vital areas such as culture, commerce, gastronomy, industry and services.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte, Largo do Santuario do Bom Jesus Tenões, Braga 4715-056 Portugal
Before the end of the day, and like a cherry on the topo of the cake (in this case, tour) head to the hillside church and sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, with a ride in the secular and oldest lift/funicular of the world still in operation, moved with the counterbalance of water. or if you feel up to climb its majestic and beautifully designed stairs. In the top of the hill, you’ll have a beautiful view over Braga, before making your way back to hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
