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Braga Tower — Attraction in Braga

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Braga Tower
Description
Castle of Braga is a historical fortification and defensive line encircling the city of Braga. While, in fact, the only remains of this structure are the various gates and towers along its perimeter, the main keep tower, located in the civil parish of São João do Souto, is the only true remnant of the medieval castle.
Nearby attractions
Santa Barbara Garden
R. Dr. Justino Cruz 129, 4700-317 Braga, Portugal
Park Avenida Central
Av. Central 116, 4710-249 Braga, Portugal
Braga Cathedral
R. Dom Paio Mendes, 4700-424 Braga, Portugal
Lapa Church
Praça da República 27, 4710-305 Braga, Portugal
Church of the Third Order
Largo de São Francisco 1930, 4700-317 Braga, Portugal
Holy Cross Church, Braga
Largo Carlos Amarante 11, 4700-308 Braga, Portugal
Capela e Casa dos Coimbras
Lgo de Santa Cruz 28, 4700-326 Braga, Portugal
gnration
Praça Conde de Agrolongo, 4700-312 Braga, Portugal
Museu Nogueira da Silva
Av. Central 61, 4710-228 Braga, Portugal
Archbishops Court
Praça Mun., 4820-142 Braga, Portugal
Nearby restaurants
A Brasileira
Largo do Barão de São Martinho 17, 4700-306 Braga, Portugal
Caffé Italy
Praça da República, 4710-245 Braga, Portugal
Café Astória
Praça da República 4, 4710-228 Braga, Portugal
Silvas - Torre de Menagem
Largo Terreiro do Castelo, 4700-311 Braga, Portugal
Pastelaria Ferreira Capa
R. dos Capelistas 45, 4700-307 Braga, Portugal
Hamburgueria DeGema (Braga, Centro)
R. Dr. Justino Cruz 90, 4700-314 Braga, Portugal
Bella Braga Caffé & Restaurante
R. dos Chãos 29, 4710-230 Braga, Portugal
Celeste Grupo
Av. da Liberdade 805, 4700-328 Braga, Portugal
Antù Braga
R. do Souto 42 44, 4700-329 Braga, Portugal
43SaoMarcoStreet Coffee • Tapas • Bar
R. de São Marcos 43, 4700-328 Braga, Portugal
Nearby hotels
Hotel Moon & Sun Braga
R. dos Capelistas 85, 4700-307 Braga, Portugal
Signature Apartments Os Terceiros
Largo de São Francisco, 4700-307 Braga, Portugal
Hotel Vila Galé Collection Braga
Largo Carlos Amarante 150, 4700-308 Braga, Portugal
Souto Guest House
R. do Janes 26, 4700-318 Braga, Portugal
Hotel Residencial Centro Comercial Avenida
Av. Central 27, 4710-228 Braga, Portugal
ibis Braga Centro
Rua Do Carmo 38 Nº De Registo:307, 4700-309 Braga, Portugal
Guest House Barão 35 - Hostel
Largo do Barão de São Martinho 35, 4700-306 Braga, Portugal
Hotel Dona Sofia
Largo de São João do Souto 131, 4700-326 Braga, Portugal
Casa Augusta 2
Largo do Barão de São Martinho 61, 4700-306 Braga, Portugal
Collector's Home
R. Francisco Sanches 42, 4700-317 Braga, Portugal
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Braga Tower

R. do Castelo 19, 4700 Braga, Portugal
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Castle of Braga is a historical fortification and defensive line encircling the city of Braga. While, in fact, the only remains of this structure are the various gates and towers along its perimeter, the main keep tower, located in the civil parish of São João do Souto, is the only true remnant of the medieval castle.

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attractions: Santa Barbara Garden, Park Avenida Central, Braga Cathedral, Lapa Church, Church of the Third Order, Holy Cross Church, Braga, Capela e Casa dos Coimbras, gnration, Museu Nogueira da Silva, Archbishops Court, restaurants: A Brasileira, Caffé Italy, Café Astória, Silvas - Torre de Menagem, Pastelaria Ferreira Capa, Hamburgueria DeGema (Braga, Centro), Bella Braga Caffé & Restaurante, Celeste Grupo, Antù Braga, 43SaoMarcoStreet Coffee • Tapas • Bar
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Nearby attractions of Braga Tower

Santa Barbara Garden

Park Avenida Central

Braga Cathedral

Lapa Church

Church of the Third Order

Holy Cross Church, Braga

Capela e Casa dos Coimbras

gnration

Museu Nogueira da Silva

Archbishops Court

Santa Barbara Garden

Santa Barbara Garden

4.8

(3.2K)

Open 24 hours
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Park Avenida Central

Park Avenida Central

4.7

(2.9K)

Open 24 hours
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Braga Cathedral

Braga Cathedral

4.6

(4.6K)

Open 24 hours
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Lapa Church

Lapa Church

4.6

(112)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Braga Tower

A Brasileira

Caffé Italy

Café Astória

Silvas - Torre de Menagem

Pastelaria Ferreira Capa

Hamburgueria DeGema (Braga, Centro)

Bella Braga Caffé & Restaurante

Celeste Grupo

Antù Braga

43SaoMarcoStreet Coffee • Tapas • Bar

A Brasileira

A Brasileira

4.3

(2.3K)

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Caffé Italy

Caffé Italy

4.4

(601)

$$

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Café Astória

Café Astória

3.9

(724)

$$

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Silvas - Torre de Menagem

Silvas - Torre de Menagem

4.4

(345)

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This is the only surviving structure of the Antigo Castelo de Braga (former Braga Castle). A Gothic-style military tower, it stands 30 meters tall and contains three internal floors. Construction of the castle began in the 12th century during the reign of King Dinis of Portugal as part of a larger fortification effort. Additional work was carried out during the reign of King Fernando. The keep tower served as the central stronghold. Most of the original walls were demolished between 1905 and 1906 during a period of urban expansion, leaving only this tower as a remnant of the medieval...

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Замок Браги (Antigo Castelo de Braga) — историческое укрепление в центре города Брага, которое игралo важную роль в защите региона в средневековый период. Сегодня от замка сохранилась лишь его главная башня (Torre de Menagem), которая является символом прошлого военного значения города.

История • X–XI века: Замок был построен в период Реконкисты для защиты Браги от мавров и других захватчиков. • XIV век: Укрепления замка были расширены и обновлены по приказу короля Фернанду I. В это время замок стал главным оборонительным сооружением города. • XVII век и позже: С утратой военной значимости замок постепенно разрушался. На его месте началась городская застройка, и многие части крепости исчезли.

Башня Менажен (Torre de Menagem)

Главная башня — единственная сохранившаяся часть замка. Её особенности: • Высота — около 30 метров, с мощными стенами из гранита. • Использовалась как оборонительная структура и место наблюдения. • Внутри башни находятся лестницы и комнаты, которые ранее служили для гарнизона.

Значение

Замок был важным стратегическим объектом, защищая Брагу и её жителей в течение многих веков. Сегодня Башня Менажен символизирует историю города и напоминает о его средневековом прошлом.

Сегодня • Башня открыта для посещения туристами, и с её вершины открывается прекрасный вид на исторический центр Браги. • Внутри можно увидеть экспозиции, связанные с историей замка и средневековой жизни.

Если вы интересуетесь военной архитектурой и историей, посещение Башни Менажен — отличная возможность окунуться в...

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The Braga Tower, (Torre de Menagem) is the only authentic surviving structure of the medieval castle. This 30-meter-high granite tower offers a glimpse into the defensive strength of the five towers that once guarded the city's medieval walls. From its top, it provides panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. Although the rest of the castle was demolished in the early 20th century, the tower remains an important symbol of Braga's history...

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Seokjin HamSeokjin Ham
This is the only surviving structure of the Antigo Castelo de Braga (former Braga Castle). A Gothic-style military tower, it stands 30 meters tall and contains three internal floors. Construction of the castle began in the 12th century during the reign of King Dinis of Portugal as part of a larger fortification effort. Additional work was carried out during the reign of King Fernando. The keep tower served as the central stronghold. Most of the original walls were demolished between 1905 and 1906 during a period of urban expansion, leaving only this tower as a remnant of the medieval fortifications.
Ana PereiraAna Pereira
"O que resta do castelo de Braga (a sua torre de menagem e alguns troços dispersos) é o produto da campanha construtiva trecentista, século de intensa actividade construtiva militar e a que corresponde a maioria das nossas estruturas defensivas medievais, tanto castelos como cercas urbanas. No entanto, a história das muralhas de Braga é bem anterior e passou por muitas mais fases construtivas. O primeiro momento da História em que se "etecta uma estrutura militar a cercar a cidade data da ocupação romana tardia, pelos finais do século III. Graças ao trabalho continuado da Unidade de Arqueologia da Universidade do Minho, tem sido possível conhecer grande parte do seu traçado, cronologia e aparelho construtivo. Os dados mais recentes apontam para uma planta poligonal, definida por troços rectilíneos, e com uma área amuralhada entre 40 e 50 hectares, pontuada por torreões de planta semi-circular, dois deles revelados pelas intervenções arqueológicas (LEMOS, LEITE, FONTES, 2001, pp.125-126)."
Francisco Javier Perez RodriguezFrancisco Javier Perez Rodriguez
Del castillo de Braga apenas subsisten la torre del homenaje y otra de su muralla, reutilizada como campanario de la iglesia da Lapa. Construido en la parte más alta de la ciudad, aprovechando su muralla y junto a la puerta do Souto, este castillo fue mandado construir por D. Denís a principios del siglo XIV. Reformado en varias ocasiones, a mediados del XIX comienza su demolición junto con la de las murallas de la ciudad: en 1858 se derriba la puerta do Souto y la muralla adyacente. La torre del homenaje tiene unos 30 m. de altura y cuatro pisos. Como era corriente, se accede a ella por el primero; sobre la puerta de entrada figuran las armas reales de don Denís. Declarado Monumento Nacional en 1910, la torre fue entonces restaurada. Propiedad del ayuntamiento, hoy alberga un interesante museo sobre la historia de la ciudad.
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This is the only surviving structure of the Antigo Castelo de Braga (former Braga Castle). A Gothic-style military tower, it stands 30 meters tall and contains three internal floors. Construction of the castle began in the 12th century during the reign of King Dinis of Portugal as part of a larger fortification effort. Additional work was carried out during the reign of King Fernando. The keep tower served as the central stronghold. Most of the original walls were demolished between 1905 and 1906 during a period of urban expansion, leaving only this tower as a remnant of the medieval fortifications.
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"O que resta do castelo de Braga (a sua torre de menagem e alguns troços dispersos) é o produto da campanha construtiva trecentista, século de intensa actividade construtiva militar e a que corresponde a maioria das nossas estruturas defensivas medievais, tanto castelos como cercas urbanas. No entanto, a história das muralhas de Braga é bem anterior e passou por muitas mais fases construtivas. O primeiro momento da História em que se "etecta uma estrutura militar a cercar a cidade data da ocupação romana tardia, pelos finais do século III. Graças ao trabalho continuado da Unidade de Arqueologia da Universidade do Minho, tem sido possível conhecer grande parte do seu traçado, cronologia e aparelho construtivo. Os dados mais recentes apontam para uma planta poligonal, definida por troços rectilíneos, e com uma área amuralhada entre 40 e 50 hectares, pontuada por torreões de planta semi-circular, dois deles revelados pelas intervenções arqueológicas (LEMOS, LEITE, FONTES, 2001, pp.125-126)."
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Del castillo de Braga apenas subsisten la torre del homenaje y otra de su muralla, reutilizada como campanario de la iglesia da Lapa. Construido en la parte más alta de la ciudad, aprovechando su muralla y junto a la puerta do Souto, este castillo fue mandado construir por D. Denís a principios del siglo XIV. Reformado en varias ocasiones, a mediados del XIX comienza su demolición junto con la de las murallas de la ciudad: en 1858 se derriba la puerta do Souto y la muralla adyacente. La torre del homenaje tiene unos 30 m. de altura y cuatro pisos. Como era corriente, se accede a ella por el primero; sobre la puerta de entrada figuran las armas reales de don Denís. Declarado Monumento Nacional en 1910, la torre fue entonces restaurada. Propiedad del ayuntamiento, hoy alberga un interesante museo sobre la historia de la ciudad.
Francisco Javier Perez Rodriguez

Francisco Javier Perez Rodriguez

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