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Braga Cathedral
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The Cathedral of Braga is a Roman Catholic church in the northern city of Braga, Portugal. Due to its long history and artistic significance, it is also one of the most important buildings in the country. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Braga and of the Primate Archbishop of Portugal and Spain.
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Santa Barbara Garden
R. Dr. Justino Cruz 129, 4700-317 Braga, Portugal
Arco da Porta Nova
R. Dom Diogo de Sousa 127, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
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R. Dom Diogo de Sousa 124, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
Praça Municipal
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Braga City Hall
Praça Mun., 4700-435 Braga, Portugal
Archbishops Court
Praça Mun., 4820-142 Braga, Portugal
Tesouro- Braga Cathedral Museum
Sé, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
Biscainhos Museum
R. dos Biscaínhos s/n, 4700-415 Braga, Portugal
Igreja de São Paulo
Largo de São Paulo 15, 4700-039 Braga, Portugal
Holy Cross Church, Braga
Largo Carlos Amarante 11, 4700-308 Braga, Portugal
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Largo do Paço 18, 4700-320 Braga, Portugal
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R. Dom Gonçalo Pereira 58, 4700-032 Braga, Portugal
pPlace Restaurant
R. Dom Paio Mendes 89, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
Dona Petisca
R. Dom Paio Mendes 59, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
Restaurante Caldo Entornado - Food House
R. de São João 8, 4700-325 Braga, Portugal
LETRARIA craft beer library Braga
R. Dom Gonçalo Pereira 35, 4700-426 Braga, Portugal
Frigideiras da Sé
R. Dom Afonso Henriques 57, 4700-321 Braga, Portugal
Restaurante Cozinha da Sé
R. Dom Frei Caetano Brandão 129, 4700-031 Braga, Portugal
La Piola - Cucina con Storia
R. Dom Afonso Henriques 33, 4700-030 Braga, Portugal
Canté Food & Friends
R. do Forno 17, 4700-429 Braga, Portugal
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Hotel Dona Sofia
Largo de São João do Souto 131, 4700-326 Braga, Portugal
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R. Dom Gonçalo Pereira 51, 4700-032 Braga, Portugal
Braga Bells Guesthouse
R. Dom Paio Mendes nº55, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
Sé Guesthouse
R. Dom Paio Mendes N43, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
Burgus Tribute & Design Hotel
R. Dom Afonso Henriques 20, 4700-030 Braga, Portugal
ÍSIS GUEST HOUSE
R. Dom Paio Mendes n. 45, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
Collector's Home
R. Francisco Sanches 42, 4700-317 Braga, Portugal
PORTA NOVA COLLECTION HOUSE
R. Dom Diogo de Sousa 6, 4715-039 Braga, Portugal
The Arch- Charming Apartments in the Historic Center
R. Dom Diogo de Sousa 51, 4700-422 Braga, Portugal
Hotel Vila Galé Collection Braga
Largo Carlos Amarante 150, 4700-308 Braga, Portugal
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Braga Cathedral

R. Dom Paio Mendes, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
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The Cathedral of Braga is a Roman Catholic church in the northern city of Braga, Portugal. Due to its long history and artistic significance, it is also one of the most important buildings in the country. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Braga and of the Primate Archbishop of Portugal and Spain.

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attractions: Santa Barbara Garden, Arco da Porta Nova, Igreja Misericórdia, Praça Municipal, Braga City Hall, Archbishops Court, Tesouro- Braga Cathedral Museum, Biscainhos Museum, Igreja de São Paulo, Holy Cross Church, Braga, restaurants: Donna Sé, Bira dos Namorados - Hambúrgueres | Pregos | Poke Bowls, pPlace Restaurant, Dona Petisca, Restaurante Caldo Entornado - Food House, LETRARIA craft beer library Braga, Frigideiras da Sé, Restaurante Cozinha da Sé, La Piola - Cucina con Storia, Canté Food & Friends
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Nearby attractions of Braga Cathedral

Santa Barbara Garden

Arco da Porta Nova

Igreja Misericórdia

Praça Municipal

Braga City Hall

Archbishops Court

Tesouro- Braga Cathedral Museum

Biscainhos Museum

Igreja de São Paulo

Holy Cross Church, Braga

Santa Barbara Garden

Santa Barbara Garden

4.8

(3.2K)

Open 24 hours
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Arco da Porta Nova

Arco da Porta Nova

4.6

(3.3K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Igreja Misericórdia

Igreja Misericórdia

4.6

(225)

Open 24 hours
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Praça Municipal

Praça Municipal

4.6

(362)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Braga Cathedral

Donna Sé

Bira dos Namorados - Hambúrgueres | Pregos | Poke Bowls

pPlace Restaurant

Dona Petisca

Restaurante Caldo Entornado - Food House

LETRARIA craft beer library Braga

Frigideiras da Sé

Restaurante Cozinha da Sé

La Piola - Cucina con Storia

Canté Food & Friends

Donna Sé

Donna Sé

4.5

(855)

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Bira dos Namorados - Hambúrgueres | Pregos | Poke Bowls

Bira dos Namorados - Hambúrgueres | Pregos | Poke Bowls

4.5

(1.7K)

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pPlace Restaurant

pPlace Restaurant

4.9

(408)

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Dona Petisca

Dona Petisca

4.5

(672)

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The Braga Cathedral is not just the oldest in Portugal — it’s the spiritual and cultural anchor of a city deeply rooted in history. Located at the gateway to the historic center, the cathedral’s Romanesque façade, adorned with Gothic and Baroque flourishes, immediately sets a tone of grandeur. During our visit, which coincided with Semana Santa (Holy Week), the experience gained an almost cinematic quality. The air was filled with the sound of processions, traditional chants, and the solemn echo of footsteps over ancient stones. Braga lives and breathes its Catholic traditions, and nowhere is this more visible than around the cathedral during such times.

The interior reveals layers of devotion across centuries: richly adorned chapels, striking altars, and quiet spaces for reflection. Yet many visitors bypass one of the cathedral’s most precious treasures — the Cathedral Treasure Museum, which houses artifacts of enormous historical weight, including the cross used in the first Mass in Brazil. These pieces are displayed with reverence and are worth the detour.

In the rear of the cathedral, the tombs of Henry of Burgundy and Teresa of León, the parents of Portugal’s first king, offer a moment of silence and historical grounding. This place is more than a monument; it’s a living archive of Portuguese identity.

While the structure and ambiance are majestic, the lack of clear interpretative material can limit the experience for those unfamiliar with the site’s depth. A guided tour or audio guide is strongly recommended to fully appreciate what this space represents.

Braga Cathedral is a must-see — not only for its architectural and religious significance but also for its role as a stage for the city’s most cherished traditions. Witnessing the Holy Week ceremonies here adds a layer of enchantment that transcends the physical space. It’s in those processions, candlelit nights, and local devotion that the true soul of Braga...

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This is the oldest national cathedral in Portugal, predating the foundation of the country itself. Construction began around 1070, and the cathedral was consecrated in 1089. Over the centuries, it has absorbed a variety of architectural styles — from Romanesque to Gothic, Manueline, and Baroque — reflecting the artistic transitions of each period. Notable features include the tombs of Count Henry and Teresa of León, the Baroque high choir and organ, the Manueline main chapel, the cloisters, and several richly decorated Baroque chapels such as the Chapel of the Kings, the Chapel of Glory, and the Chapel of São Geraldo. As the seat of the Archdiocese of Braga, it has long served as the religious center of northern Portugal and is considered one of the foundational Christian landmarks of the...

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Me ha encantado. Está construida sobre una antigua basílica prerromana. Se notan diferentes estilos. Románico, manuelino, barroco.

su historia se remonta a la obra del primer obispo, Pedro de Braga (posteriormente, declarado santo), correspondiéndose la restauración de 1070, de la que no se conservan vestigios. Poca gente conoce, porque están en aposentos cerrados y retirados que En esta catedral se encuentran las tumbas de Enrique de Borgoña, francés y su mujer, Teresa de León, española, los condes del antiguo Condado Portucalense, padres del rey Alfonso I de Portugal. Teresa de León es hija de Alfonso VI. Rey emperador de Castilla-León—Galicia

El templo románico definitivo tenía una fachada clásica, flanqueada por dos torres campanario donde se abre el portal principal. El interior es de tres naves, con seis tramos y con cubierta de madera, transepto desarrollado y una cabecera con el ábside rodeada por dos absidiolos. Estaba prevista que fuera más grande ( puede observarse una columna escondida de ampliación en el exterior de la catedral.

La iglesia posee dos órganos de más de 1100 tubos cada uno y ambos completamente funcionales: Son extraordinarios. El órgano del Evangelio, de 1737 y el órgano de la Epístola, de 1739 obra de Simón Fontanes y decorados en talla, autoría de Marceliano de Araújo, actualmente funcionando Existen 2 capillas al margen 1ª Capilla de San Geraldo La primitiva capilla, de la cual apenas permanece la estructura de las paredes, fue mandada construir por el arzobispo Geraldo de Moissac, en honor de San Nicolás. 2ª Capilla de los Reyes Capilla gótica, hecha bajo el voto de agradecimiento por la victoria en la Batalla de Aljubarrota, en la cual Juan I de Portugal, prometió la construcción del Monasterio de Santa María da Vitória da Batalla. Esta capilla fue mandada hacer por el arzobispo de Braga Lorenzo Vicente, que estuvo en la Batalla de Aljubarrota y prometió construir una capilla en Braga, honrando a la Virgen.

En la capilla de los reyes están las tumbas de los padres de Alfonso I de Portugal, primer rey de Portugal, Enrique de Borgoña, y Teresa de León, hija esta última de Alfonso VI el Bravo, rey de Castilla y León, además de la tumba de Lorenzo Vicente. 3º Capilla de Nuestra Señora de la Gloria Mandada construir por el arzobispo Gonzalo Pereira para su...

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