PORTUGAL - Braga
Braga is a city and it is host to the oldest Portuguese archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church and the seat of the Primate Archbishop of Portugal. Under the Roman Empire, then known as Bracara Augusta, the settlement was the capital of the province of Gallaecia. Inside of the city there is also a castle tower that can be visited.
Bom Jesus do Monte is a Sanctuary and a notable example of pilgrimage site with a monumental, Baroque stairway that climbs 116 meters (381 feet). It is an important tourist attraction of Braga.
It is located at 20 kilometers from Guimaraes and 50 kms north of Porto.
BEST TIME to VISIT BRAGA
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to PORTUGAL
From April to September
Bom Jesus do Monte church is located on a hill around Braga - The baroque stairways from the parking is impressive but you can also arrive by car a the top or take a funicular
Bom Jesus do Monte church is located on a hill around Braga - building near the church
Bom Jesus do Monte church is located on a hill around Braga - a part of the stairs
Bom Jesus do Monte church is located on a hill around Braga - inside the church
Bom Jesus do Monte church is located on a hill around Braga - inside the church
Square in front of St-Mark church (Sao Marcos)
Historic city - St-Mark church (Sao Marcos) and square - a hot spot for pictures
Historic city - old portuguese style building
Historic city - street view
Historic city - old portuguese style building
Historic city - street view
Historic city - street view
Historic city - souvenir shop
Historic city - old portuguese style building
Historic city - street view
Historic city - St-Mark church (Sao Marcos) and square
Historic - city - old portuguese style building
Historic city - street view - old church
Historic city - street view
Historic city - street view
Historic city - cathedral - detail of the roof
Historic city - cathedral
Historic city - cathedral - cloister
Historic city - cathedral - Grave
Bom Jesus do Monte church is located on a hill around Braga - inside the church
Bom Jesus do Monte church is located on a hill around Braga - The baroque stairways from the parking is impressive but you can also arrive by car a the top or take a funicular
Bom Jesus do Monte church is located on a hill around Braga - inside the church
Bom Jesus do Monte church is located on a hill around Braga - inside the church
Bom Jesus do Monte church is located on a hill around Braga - inside the church
Bom Jesus do Monte church is located on a hill around Braga - inside the church
Historic city - statue
Historic city - Arch and old entrance of the city
Historic city - Santa Cruz church
Historic city - Santa Cruz church
Historic city - Santa Cruz church
Historic city - Cathedral
Historic city - Cathedral
Historic city - inside the Cathedral
Historic city - inside the Cathedral
Historic city - inside the Cathedral
Historic city - inside the Cathedral
Historic city - inside the Cathedral
Historic city - inside the Cathedral
Historic city - inside the Cathedral
Historic city - inside the Cathedral
Historic city - inside the Cathedral
Historic city - old typical portuguese house
Historic city - street view
Historic city - street view
Historic city - street view
Historic city - street view
Historic city - old typical portuguee style houses
Historic city - chapel
Historic city - old portuguese style building
Historic city - old typical portuguee style church
Historic city - old typical portuguee style church