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Arco da Porta Nova
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The Arch of the New Gate, is a Baroque and Neoclassical arch, designed by André Soares in the late 18th century, in the civil parish of Sé, municipality of Braga, in northern Portugal.
Nearby attractions
Braga Cathedral
R. Dom Paio Mendes, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
Biscainhos Museum
R. dos Biscaínhos s/n, 4700-415 Braga, Portugal
Braga City Hall
Praça Mun., 4700-435 Braga, Portugal
Image Museum
Campo das Hortas 35, 4700-421 Braga, Portugal
Praça Municipal
Praça do Município, 4700-435 Braga, Portugal
Santa Barbara Garden
R. Dr. Justino Cruz 129, 4700-317 Braga, Portugal
Igreja e Convento de Santa Maria del Popolo
Praça Conselheiro Torres Almeida 113, 4700-435 Braga, Portugal
Igreja Misericórdia
R. Dom Diogo de Sousa 124, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
Cruzeiro do Campo das Carvalheiras
Campo das Carvalheiras 10, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
Tesouro- Braga Cathedral Museum
Sé, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
Nearby restaurants
O Rei do Pão de Queijo - Braga
Av. São Miguel O Anjo 23, 4700-443 Braga, Portugal
Taberna Londrina Braga, Centro
R. Andrade Corvo 42 46, 4700-204 Braga, Portugal
La Porta
R. Dom Diogo de Sousa 19, 4700-421 Braga, Portugal
Anjo Verde
Largo da Praça Velha 21, 4700-439 Braga, Portugal
Atípica
R. Dom Frei Caetano Brandão 142, 4700-031 Braga, Portugal
Churrasqueira da Sé
R. Dom Paio Mendes 25, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
Félix Taberna
Largo da Praça Velha 18 19, 4700-439 Braga, Portugal
Adega Malhoa
R. Dom Paio Mendes 17, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
Bem-me-quer
Campo das Hortas 6, 4700-210 Braga, Portugal
Dona Petisca
R. Dom Paio Mendes 59, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
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Arco da Porta Nova

R. Dom Diogo de Sousa 127, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
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The Arch of the New Gate, is a Baroque and Neoclassical arch, designed by André Soares in the late 18th century, in the civil parish of Sé, municipality of Braga, in northern Portugal.

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attractions: Braga Cathedral, Biscainhos Museum, Braga City Hall, Image Museum, Praça Municipal, Santa Barbara Garden, Igreja e Convento de Santa Maria del Popolo, Igreja Misericórdia, Cruzeiro do Campo das Carvalheiras, Tesouro- Braga Cathedral Museum, restaurants: O Rei do Pão de Queijo - Braga, Taberna Londrina Braga, Centro, La Porta, Anjo Verde, Atípica, Churrasqueira da Sé, Félix Taberna, Adega Malhoa, Bem-me-quer, Dona Petisca
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Nearby attractions of Arco da Porta Nova

Braga Cathedral

Biscainhos Museum

Braga City Hall

Image Museum

Praça Municipal

Santa Barbara Garden

Igreja e Convento de Santa Maria del Popolo

Igreja Misericórdia

Cruzeiro do Campo das Carvalheiras

Tesouro- Braga Cathedral Museum

Braga Cathedral

Braga Cathedral

4.6

(4.6K)

Open 24 hours
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Biscainhos Museum

Biscainhos Museum

4.5

(640)

Open 24 hours
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Braga City Hall

Braga City Hall

4.5

(315)

Open 24 hours
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Image Museum

Image Museum

4.2

(62)

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Nearby restaurants of Arco da Porta Nova

O Rei do Pão de Queijo - Braga

Taberna Londrina Braga, Centro

La Porta

Anjo Verde

Atípica

Churrasqueira da Sé

Félix Taberna

Adega Malhoa

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Taberna Londrina Braga, Centro

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Anjo Verde

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Seokjin HamSeokjin Ham
This is one of Braga’s most iconic landmarks and historic gateways. Originally part of the medieval city wall, it was constructed around 1373 during the reign of King Dinis with the building of the Torre da Porta Nova (New Gate Tower). The gateway was completed in its early form in 1512 under Archbishop D. Diogo de Sousa. In 1772–1773, the arch was redesigned by André Soares, incorporating both Baroque and Neoclassical elements. The western façade is ornate and Baroque in style, while the eastern side is simpler and Neoclassical. Notably, the arch was built without an actual gate, giving rise to the local saying: Bracarense nunca fecha a porta — Braga folk never close their doors.
Francisco Javier Perez RodriguezFrancisco Javier Perez Rodriguez
La Puerta Nueva se inscribe en las reformas urbanísticas realizadas en Braga por el arzobispo don Diego de Sousa (1505-1532), quien abrió la calle que hoy lleva su nombre, esta puerta en la antigua muralla fernandina –por el rey Fernando I (1367-1383)–, a la que pertenece la torre próxima, y también la actual Praza Velha, destinada entonces al mercado de pescado. La apertura de esta calle, que continúa hacia el oeste la «do Souto» –documentada desde 1210–, hará de este eje el más importante de la ciudad amurallada. La puerta fue completamente remozada por el arzobispo don Gaspar de Braganza en 1772, recibiendo su aspecto actual. La puerta, probablemente diseñada por André Soares, recibe el tratamiento de un arco de triunfo que, hacia el exterior, presiden el escudo del arzobispo don Gaspar y una estatua que representa a Braga; ésta procede del edificio de las Arcadas, que estaba reformándose con la construcción de la iglesia da Lapa. La parte que da a la ciudad está presidida por una imagen de Nª Sra. de Nazaret, tal vez el único elemento que subsiste de la puerta del siglo XVI.
Женя ЖеняЖеня Женя
Брага запомнилась тихой, милой, уютной. На улочках царит атмосфера провинциальной безмятежности, которую то и дело разрывает разноголосица церковных колоколов: -«эй путник, а ты в курсе, что этот старейший городок был основан римлянами? Вот-вот, не спроста же Мы являемся, официальным, религиозным центром Португалии!» На самом деле в Брагу мы попали по воле случая, так сказать. В день отъезда из Мадрида, хозяин апартов в Порту попросил отменить бронь, т.к. к нему внезапно приехала сестра (да, к сожалению и такое бывает). Найти, приемлемое жилье в Порту (день в день) оказалось задачей не разрешимой. По итогу было принято решение поискать ночлег в соседних городочках. Не скажу, что Брага была выбрана прям случайно, все таки это место было в моем списке мест в разделе «можно, если вдруг», а близость к Порту стало решающим аргументом. В качестве заключения, добавлю, что не всегда нужно печалиться внезапными сложностями, ведь кто знает, в какие чудесные места они тебя заведут. P.s. Брагу перенес в раздел «маст хэв» 🚙🗺📝
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This is one of Braga’s most iconic landmarks and historic gateways. Originally part of the medieval city wall, it was constructed around 1373 during the reign of King Dinis with the building of the Torre da Porta Nova (New Gate Tower). The gateway was completed in its early form in 1512 under Archbishop D. Diogo de Sousa. In 1772–1773, the arch was redesigned by André Soares, incorporating both Baroque and Neoclassical elements. The western façade is ornate and Baroque in style, while the eastern side is simpler and Neoclassical. Notably, the arch was built without an actual gate, giving rise to the local saying: Bracarense nunca fecha a porta — Braga folk never close their doors.
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La Puerta Nueva se inscribe en las reformas urbanísticas realizadas en Braga por el arzobispo don Diego de Sousa (1505-1532), quien abrió la calle que hoy lleva su nombre, esta puerta en la antigua muralla fernandina –por el rey Fernando I (1367-1383)–, a la que pertenece la torre próxima, y también la actual Praza Velha, destinada entonces al mercado de pescado. La apertura de esta calle, que continúa hacia el oeste la «do Souto» –documentada desde 1210–, hará de este eje el más importante de la ciudad amurallada. La puerta fue completamente remozada por el arzobispo don Gaspar de Braganza en 1772, recibiendo su aspecto actual. La puerta, probablemente diseñada por André Soares, recibe el tratamiento de un arco de triunfo que, hacia el exterior, presiden el escudo del arzobispo don Gaspar y una estatua que representa a Braga; ésta procede del edificio de las Arcadas, que estaba reformándose con la construcción de la iglesia da Lapa. La parte que da a la ciudad está presidida por una imagen de Nª Sra. de Nazaret, tal vez el único elemento que subsiste de la puerta del siglo XVI.
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Брага запомнилась тихой, милой, уютной. На улочках царит атмосфера провинциальной безмятежности, которую то и дело разрывает разноголосица церковных колоколов: -«эй путник, а ты в курсе, что этот старейший городок был основан римлянами? Вот-вот, не спроста же Мы являемся, официальным, религиозным центром Португалии!» На самом деле в Брагу мы попали по воле случая, так сказать. В день отъезда из Мадрида, хозяин апартов в Порту попросил отменить бронь, т.к. к нему внезапно приехала сестра (да, к сожалению и такое бывает). Найти, приемлемое жилье в Порту (день в день) оказалось задачей не разрешимой. По итогу было принято решение поискать ночлег в соседних городочках. Не скажу, что Брага была выбрана прям случайно, все таки это место было в моем списке мест в разделе «можно, если вдруг», а близость к Порту стало решающим аргументом. В качестве заключения, добавлю, что не всегда нужно печалиться внезапными сложностями, ведь кто знает, в какие чудесные места они тебя заведут. P.s. Брагу перенес в раздел «маст хэв» 🚙🗺📝
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The Arco da Porta Nova in Braga is a unique and imposing landmark, serving as the city's ceremonial gateway and a symbol of its openness to the world.

Its most distinctive feature is its richly decorated Baroque architecture, with Neoclassical elements, including numerous sculptures, allegorical statues, and inscriptions. Designed by André Soares in the 18th century, the arch replaced an older, medieval gate and was intended to symbolize a new, more open, and modern Braga.

Also unique are the two distinct faces of the arch. From the city side, the arch is more formal and decorative, while from the exterior, it is simpler and more functional. The top of the arch features the coat of arms of Braga. Its symbolic significance as a welcoming gate, combined with its sophisticated Baroque style, makes it a unique and unforgettable...

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This is one of Braga’s most iconic landmarks and historic gateways. Originally part of the medieval city wall, it was constructed around 1373 during the reign of King Dinis with the building of the Torre da Porta Nova (New Gate Tower). The gateway was completed in its early form in 1512 under Archbishop D. Diogo de Sousa. In 1772–1773, the arch was redesigned by André Soares, incorporating both Baroque and Neoclassical elements. The western façade is ornate and Baroque in style, while the eastern side is simpler and Neoclassical. Notably, the arch was built without an actual gate, giving rise to the local saying: Bracarense nunca fecha a porta — Braga folk never close...

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Arco da Porta Nova é provavelmente uma das edificações mais icónicas da cidade, não só pelo que representa em termos arquitetónicos e urbanísticos, mas também porque será a este arco que Braga deve a expressão que costumamos ouvir quando alguém deixa uma porta aberta: “És de Braga?“ Mandado construir em 1512 pelo Arcebispo D. Diogo de Sousa – responsável também por obras como a Arcada ou a cabeceira da Sé Catedral – o Arco da Porta Nova nunca chegou a ter uma porta. À data da construção, as guerras já não se verificavam com a frequência de séculos anteriores e, como tal, a porta foi considerada redundante. Um conceito inovador para a época. O Arco da Porta Nova foi também a primeira porta, de um total de 8 existentes na cidade, que não conduzia a nenhum caminho. Naquela época, todas as outras portas levavam a caminhos criados já no tempo dos romanos. O Arco da Porta Nova levava a uma praça com uma fonte, onde podíamos encontrar um mercado de peixe. A versão que conhecemos hoje do Arco da Porta Nova foi edificada em 1772 por iniciativa do Arcebispo D. Gaspar de Bragança. Contudo, se não há dúvidas quanto ao responsável pela diligência da construção, o mesmo já não acontece com o desenho do arco, onde a incerteza se levanta. A pessoa que reúne mais consenso no desenho do Arco é André Soares. Porém, há autores como Eduardo Pires de Oliveira que atribuem a autoria do Arco a Carlos Amarante. A dúvida é alimentada pelo design das duas faces do Arco. A face virada para o centro da cidade, contém a figura de Nossa Senhora da Nazaré, já presente na primeira versão do Arco da Porta Nova, e apenas uma pilastra de cada lado, numa aproximação da influência barroca, em concordância com toda a obra de...

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