Everything you can discover in Braga, northern Portugal

Between history, religion, heritage and tourist activities, Braga offers a fascinating stay rich in discoveries.

With its 62 parishes and around a hundred monuments (churches, chapels, sanctuaries, etc.), the city of Braga has the highest concentration of religious monuments of any city in Portugal.

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The oldest cathedral in Portugal

With its many buildings, the city of Braga is nicknamed “the Rome of Portugal”. Among its heritage, it is possible to visit the Cathedral of Braga, known to be the first cathedral built in Portugal. Built in 1089, it traces the millennial history of its city.

Located in the historic city center of Braga, Braga Cathedral is also one of the iconic architectures of the Iberian Peninsula.

The Bom Jesus: The biggest monument in Portugal

Braga is also called "the city of the archbishops" and is known for being one of the most important cradles of Christianity in the Iberian Peninsula.

Among its heritage, the sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte stands out, a place that is both religious and spiritual, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Do you like Baroque architecture? Walk the 577 steps of its staircase and enjoy superb perspectives linking architectural pieces and landscapes. Indeed, located on a hill and surrounded by forests, an excursion to Bom Jesus do Monte is the ideal activity to discover an authentic nature and a spectacular heritage.

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Braga: The 3rd biggest city in Portugal

Braga is also a lively city where good humor and friendliness reign. Feel the atmosphere of Portugal and discover the authentic charm of the country through a walk in the heart of the city, in picturesque alleys, shopping streets and historic cafes.

The Place de Raïo, the Circo theatre, the Santa Barbara garden, the Porta Nova arch, the Picoto viewpoint... and many tourist activities will delight holidaymakers who come to Braga to discover some of the most beautiful jewels of the Portugal.

Braga was also elected, in 2019, as a creative city classified by UNESCO.

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Living in Braga

Braga, for its charm and wealth, attracts a large number of tourists but also foreigners wishing to settle there to live there.

Braga won, in 2016, the title of the city with the best quality of life in Portugal.

Life quality in Braga

Beyond its tourist assets and its rich heritage, Braga is also a lively, dynamic city and is a reference in terms of education and research.

This 3rd largest city in Portugal has the same characteristics as a rural town while offering residents the infrastructure and services that are generally found in urban areas.

At the same time calm, full of charm and attractive, Braga offers its inhabitants a peaceful living environment.

Professional attractiveness in Braga

The development of Braga leads to professional attractiveness. If you want to settle and work here, many offers are available in sectors such as:

• Tourism
• Computing
• Building
• The trade...

Braga: a city for young people

Braga has one of the largest universities in Portugal: The University of Minho. It offers different courses such as science, social, health, economics, law...

The city also includes, among its many religious monuments, the emblematic Portuguese Catholic University.

Many students have therefore chosen to settle in Braga, a city made for studying and discovering a sumptuous heritage.

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