Old Town Braga Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Braga Cathedral
One of the oldest churches in Portugal is known for its art, architecture and tombs of notable people from the country’s history.

Santa Barbara Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Garden, a lovely green space in São João do Souto. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Arco da Porta Nova
Find out about the history of Maximinos, Sé e Cividade when you spend time at Arco da Porta Nova. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Bom Jesus do Monte
Travel to the hills above Braga to tour an important pilgrimage site for Catholics, an 18th-century baroque church surrounded by gardens, grottoes and sculptures.

Sameiro Sanctuary
You can find out about the history of Espinho with a stop at Sameiro Sanctuary. Discover the area's mountain views and cathedral.

Praça da República
You can find out about the history of São José de São Lázaro e São João do Souto with a trip to Praça da República. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Things to do

Braga and Guimarães Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Porto

BRAGA & GUIMARAES Tour - Full Day

Braga: Old Town & Bom Jesus Small-Group Tour

From Porto: Waterfall, Lagoon, Old Village in Gerês National Park
Top hotels in Old Town Braga

Vila Gale Collection Braga Hotel
"En plein centre-ville, super bien situé avec un beau cachet historique. Le buffet déjeuner était vraiment complet. Et l’hôtel possède un stationnement privé qui a été très apprécié. Je recommande fortement."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Braga Heritage Lofts

Burgus Tribute & Design Hotel
"Beautiful hotel in an excellent location. The only issue is the lack of parking"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Signature Apartments Os Terceiros
"Close to the shops. Staff accommodating"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Porta Nova Collection House
"Clean room. Great location just inside the old west gate. Plenty of restaurants nearby with shopping. Need to walk only 100 meters with luggage. Decent suite rooms but check-in was confusing but the staff quickly corrected. Decent but light breakfast. One day the eggs were bad but were good the remaining ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Hotel Moon & Sun Braga
"This hotel is incredible! The location was ideal and the staff were all incredibly helpful going above and beyond. Typically during a stay you will find one good person, if you are lucky, but here each person made our stay better in a unique way. The hot free breakfast was also phenomenal! We can’t ..."
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Braga

Misericórdia
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Misericórdia and surrounding area, you can visit Parque da Ponte and Arco da Porta Nova.
Old Town Braga Travel Guide
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