Residents of Braga are funny and positive people. They are very hardworking, but, just like others they like to relax. National holidays in Braga are always celebrated in a big scale and are usually accompanied by interesting rituals. It should be noted that the reason for a celebration can be absolutely unexpected one. People in Braga celebrate various religious festivals, organize fairs and cheerfully remember various historical dates.
In the heart of the city's historic district, you will find top-rated Hotel Bracara Augusta. A stone building housing the luxury hotel dates back to the 14th century, and even hundreds of … Open
Golden Tulip Braga Hotel & Spa is extremely popular among couples visiting Braga. It occupies an 18th-century convent building and houses a luxury spa. Romantic couples staying here are … Open
With great joy and fun, the City of Archbishops (as Braga is often called for the archbishop's residence located here) also hosts many festivals. One of the most famous events is Semibreve Festival, taking place at the end of October in Teatro Circo De Braga, GNRation, and Casa Rolão. This is the festival dedicated to electronic music where besides enjoying trance, techno, and other related subgenres, the audience can also expect meet-and-greets. In addition to big-name headliners, visitors can listen to music by new stars and discover new facets of music.
In Braga, there are many busy shopping streets and large trading complexes. Among the latter, Shopping Braga Parque is really worth highlighting. In this large and beautifully designed … Open
In late May, Casa dos Crivos becomes the venue for Braga International Video Dance Festival focusing on the technology that uses VideoDance as a way of expressing emotions. This is a very interesting and original dialogue between visitors and organizers, and in order to hold it, people from all over Europe come to Braga. Organizers try to surprise its guests every year, and to do that, their repertoire always includes a fresh interesting program that is sure to please any visitor, as the credo of the festival sounds like "No One Should Be Bored".
Just like all ancient towns, Braga attracts visitors by its widest choice of interesting routes and great number of sights. This place can be relatively divided into Old Braga and New Braga. … Open
Late September is time for Encontros da Imagen - a photo art exhibition. It continues until the very beginning of November, and multiple locations in the historical city of Braga - museums, art galleries, historical buildings - serve as the venues. The event is very multifaceted, so many photo enthusiasts are eager to attend it. Masters talk to visitors through their artworks, trying to convey a certain idea. This is an excellent opportunity to find an inspiration and look at the world with a fresh perspective.
The menus of the local restaurants dedicated to the national cuisine will definitely please fans of seafood and spicy dishes. Due to a huge selection of gourmet establishments fans of … Open
It is also worth noting that the locals are known for their religiosity, and Christian holidays are widely celebrated here. Thus, one of the most revered holidays can be called Semana Santa (Holy Week). The most colorful day falls on Friday - at this time, local residents dressed in medieval costumes and holding torches go out into the central streets of the city. The Feast of the Immaculate celebrated on October 8 is also very popular. And, of course, we can not fail to mention Christmas, during which the city is transformed and looks like a fairy tale. All the streets are filled with music and festive mood in the air, and sellers at the Christmas fair are sure to treat you with Moscatel liqueur.