Braga wonders with the charm of an ancient as well as modern city. The name stems from the Proto-Celtic word “Bracara”, home of the Bracari Celtic tribe, who lived in hillside forts known as the “Castro culture” until these were subdued by the Roman empire. The city itself was founded as “Bracara Augusta” in 20 BC, during the rule of Emperor Augustus, to later pass into Visigothic hands, when it played an important part in the Christianization of the Iberian Peninsula. The Christian “Reconquista”, was the spiritual centre of Iberia, until the rise of Santiago de Compostela.
The capital of the Minho region of Portugal is today a demonstration of the perfect blend of the beauty of the Romanesque and Portuguese eras in the architectural structure. Engage in the journey of an elegant town laced with ancient narrow lanes and a splendid array of baroque churches. We will take you to an exploration from the Arch of the New Gate to the Convento dos Congregados Church. With this tour, you will get to know the turbulent historic stories surrounding this city!