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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.
Braga is a surname that can be found in Portuguese, Galician, and Italian language. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Notable people with the name include: Abel Braga (born 1952), Brazilian football manager and player
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 ...
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.
561-563 - Religious council meets in Braga. [5] 572 - Religious council meets in Braga. [5] 675 - Religious council meets in Braga. [5] 8th C. - Moors in power. [4] 1040 - Braga taken by forces of Ferdinand I. [4] 1089 - Braga Cathedral consecrated. 1093 - Braga becomes seat of royal court (until 1147). [4] 1417 - Fernando da Guerra becomes ...
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.
Braga is a city in Portugal. Braga may also refer to: Associated with the Portuguese city. Braga District containing the city; Braga (Maximinos, Sé e Cividade), a ...
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 ...