Braga's Historic Treasures
Braga’s history spans over two millennia, originating as the Roman city of Bracara Augusta. This collection features the Sé de Braga, the oldest cathedral in Portugal, showcasing a blend of Romanesque and Manueline architecture. It includes the 7th-century Visigothic Chapel of São Frutuoso and the Roman-era Fonte do Idolo, a rare sanctuary dedicated to indigenous deities. The list also highlights the 18th-century Arco da Porta Nova and the archaeological excavations at the Roman Ruins of Cividade, which reveal ancient residential layouts and bath complexes.
A Braga Cathedral
Historically, this church is one of the most important buildings in Braga, if not in the country.
B Fonte do Idolo
A 1st-century Roman sanctuary carved into a granite outcrop. It features inscriptions and a figure dedicated to the indigenous deity Tongoenabiagus, representing a rare surviving example of pre-Christian religious sites in the region.
C Chapel of São Frutuoso
The Chapel of São Frutuoso, also known as the Chapel of São Frutuoso of Montélios or the Chapel of São Salvador of Montélios, is a pre…
D Arco da Porta Nova
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,…
E Roman Ruins of Cividade
Archaeological excavations revealing the domestic architecture of Bracara Augusta. The site includes the remains of a 1st-century Roman house and a private thermal bath complex with well-preserved heating systems and mosaics.
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