Bragança Travel Guide

 solopes Says:  A strange building from the 12th century, almost in perfect condition (the roof was rebuilt in the last century, and I'm not too sure about the way it respects the original), is the ex-libris of Bragança. Still under discussion about its use in old days, it's easy and free... 

 solopes Says:  Inside the citadel there's an old Romanic church, called S. Maria, that in the 18Th century was rebuilt, with baroque details that became predominant in its look.There's an interesting painting inside. 

 micas_pt Says:  Situated on the green area of the castle, overlooking the city, there's the six metre tall pillory, which is one of the most antique in the country.The pillory, a symbol of the village's power and autonomy, was used to punish outlaws in medieval epoch. What is most... 

 micas_pt Says:  The medieval castle's wall comprises 15 towers, amongst which two of them stand out: the Princess and the Menagem towers.. Princess Tower: it is considered an enigmatic tower, as there is no knowledge as to where its name derives from. So, tales and legends are common, being... 

 micas_pt Says:  By Domus Municipalis is situated the church, named Santa Maria but also referred to as Nossa Senhora do Sardão (name of the hill where the citadel is situated). This church is of romanic origin but it was totally rebuilt in the 18th century, hence the renaissance and baroque... 

 micas_pt Says:  The Domus Municipalis is an ex-libris amongst the city's monuments, being the most visited: it represents one of a kind in Portugal (and also neighbour Spain) in what concerns civil romanic architecture. The Domus Municipalis had two main functions: in the lower floor is... 

 micas_pt Says:  The main must see in Bragança is no doubt the citadel area. Situated on top of a hill - named Nossa Senhora do Sardão -, overlooking the city centre, it is amongst the best kept citadels in Portugal and its main attractions are:. Domus Munipalis. Santa Maria Church. Castle's... 

 angiebabe Says:  there a stopping area just below the Pousada which you can walk down to the paved walkway and look over the houses beside the river below and up to the castle for another aspectsome of these houses look very old and interesting.and then there are the not so interesting high... 

 angiebabe Says:  Breakfast didnt open until 830 am at the youth hostel so we drove up to the recommended viewing spots above the Pousada up Estrada de Turismo, where we'd been the night before trying to find the youth hostel and had stopped in there directions but with no idea of such views... 

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 ncfg Says:  Well, if you want a really good and typical restaurant don't miss D. Roberto restaurant. It is located 5 km from Bragança, on the way to Quintanilha, in Gimonde, the old village of three bridges.You just look my photo; it is a medieval house with wood balconies and the... 

 global84 Says:  The central bus terminal of Bragança uses a defunct train station, and this is where one can catch the local Rodonorte buses to other towns and villages in Trás-os-Montes as well as long-distance services to places like Vila Real, Porto, and Lisbon. While the terminal for... 

 SirRichard Says:  Portugal is world famous for its sheets and towels, so we went for a little shopping in the morning. It's not fabulous stuff, but the quality is good, there is a wide variety and the prices are definetly better than in Spain. There are a few shops around the historical... 

 global84 Says:  Just because the city is located at the northern tip of the country, don't think that its summer weather will be any cooler than in Lisbon! In fact, it is as hot as the southern region, but sometimes the temperature is higher in Bragança. Its location plays a big role in...