Castle Bragança — Attraction in Bragança

Brilliant. Especially for motorhomes as the municipal parking is within the outer castle grounds. Free with water and emptying! You have access to the outer castle walls that start at one side of the castle, encircle the original settlement, now updated, and finish at the other side of the castle. About one kilometre? They are quite high and your safety is your responsibility but if you are sure footed it's well worth it for the views all round. There are no safety rails along the inner perimeter. It's as it was constructed, quite rightly! The castle itself is well worth a visit for a small charge but disappointingly you do not have access to the roof. It is an interesting castle to explore and there are plenty of other vantage points and towers for views. The small museum of masks and costumes is within the castle outer grounds and worth a visit along with a few restaurants and church. There is plenty of parking outside the castle and...

Castle Bragança

Type: castle/museum Time spent: 60+ min WC: available Path for disabled: not available Car parking: available [large] Bike parking: not available Price: 3 EUR

The Castle of Bragança is a well-preserved medieval castle located in the historic center of Bragança.

Archaeological evidence suggests that early human settlers in the region erected a fort of some kind. The fortification was later upgraded and enhanced by the Romans during their time in the Iberian Peninsula. The Muslims rebuilt the castle.

The castle was mentioned in a document dated July 7, 1128, that it was brought under the control of King Afonso I of Portugal (1112-1185). For defensive reasons, the village was moved to the current site.

Sancho I (1185-1211) endowed the village with funds to construct a wall and castle in 1187.

Afonso V (1438-1481) raised Bragança to city status.

Since 1936, a historic military museum has been housed on the premises...

After having a perfect lunch at "Alma Lusa" we headed here to check out this Castelo. It's on top of the hill, only a short walk away from the old town.

It's a very well preserved Castle with an impressive tower. Construction began somewhen in the 13th Century. Even though there seemed to be another castle here in the 12th Century. But the current castle in its current state began to take for a century later. The village was also moved closer to the castle and the walls at the time of building.

It's a really impressive construction and you also can walk parts of the fortified walls with some nice views. The castle is also home to a military museum. It's a really impressive place and it's rare to see a castle in this well preserved state. Really worth a visit. There are lots of parking lots up here, but it's a nice little walk to/from town, in case you dropped your car...