Historic sites in Braga

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.

Braga's Historic Treasures — Map

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Braga Cathedral

Historically, this church is one of the most important buildings in Braga, if not in the country.

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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.

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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…

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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,…

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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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