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A 16th-century map of Braga, when the city was enclosed by its mediaeval wall. The large building in the centre is the Cathedral, while the Episcopal Palace and courtyards can be seen above the cathedral and the ancient Castle of Braga Ponte de Prozelo, Braga The 18th century municipal hall that houses the local government authority The skyline of Braga during the mid-19th century.
The Cathedral of Braga (Portuguese: Sé de Braga) is a Roman Catholic church in the northern city of Braga, Portugal. Due to its long history and artistic significance, it is also one of the most important buildings in the country. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Braga and of the Primate Archbishop of Portugal and Spain.
The district of Braga (Portuguese: Distrito de Braga ⓘ) is a district in the northwest of Portugal.The district capital is the city of Braga, and it is bordered by the district of Viana do Castelo in the north, Vila Real in the east, Galicia (a Spanish autonomous community) in the northeast and Porto in the south.
The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte is a Portuguese Catholic shrine in Tenões, outside the city of Braga, in northern Portugal. Its name means Good Jesus of the Mount. This sanctuary is a notable example of Christian pilgrimage site with a monumental, Baroque stairway that climbs 116 meters (381 feet). It is an important tourist attraction of ...
Braga even renamed their youth team Arsenal de Braga. One of the first matches played in Arsenal-style kits against R C Celta Vigo. Braga's emblem is the city of Braga's shield with Mother Mary and baby Jesus with the blue from the city's shield changed to red. On the top of the emblem is the golden Mural Crown of Braga, with the name "Sporting ...
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1914 - Braga electric tram begins operating. 1915 - Theatre Circo (theatre) opens. [12] 1917 - Arquivo Distrital de Braga founded. [15] 1918 - D. Diogo de Sousa Museum founded. [12] 1919 - Diário do Minho newspaper begins publication. [16] 1921 - S.C. Braga (football club) formed. 1926 - 28 May 1926 coup d'état begins in Braga. [17]
Castle of Braga (Portuguese: Castelo de Braga) is a historical fortification and defensive line encircling the city of Braga.While, in fact, the only remains of this structure are the various gates and towers along its perimeter, the main keep tower, located in the civil parish of São João do Souto, is the only true remnant of the medieval castle.