Braga facts for kids

Braga is the third-largest city in Portugal. In 2011, it has about 182,000 inhabitants.

Images for kids

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
The 18th century municipal hall that houses the local government authority
A 17th-century engraving of Braga, showing the walls of the city, which were progressively demolished to make way for new constructions
Snow in Braga. Picture: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
Distribution of civil parishes in the municipality of Braga
Beach in Cávado River, Braga
The remains of the historic keep of the Castle of Braga, a defensive structure that circled the old town
Roman milestone XXIX on Via Romana XVIII – the road linking the Iberian cities of Bracara Augusta and Asturica Augusta
The sculpted black rock of the Sé Cathedral of Braga: seat of the Archbishop of Braga and Primate of Portugal and of the Hispanias.
The Pópulo Church, that includes convent, dependencies and cloister
Braga, Portugal
Circo Theatre, Avenida da Liberdade, Portugal
Estádio Municipal de Braga
Central Avenue in Braga
Campo das Hortas, Braga