BRAGA
Braga is a Portuguese district that belongs to the traditional province of Minho.
Braga has a two-thousand-year history that started in Ancient Rome, when it was found in 16 BC as Bracara Augusta as a tribute to the August, the Roman emperor. Braga has been considered the happiest city in Portugal and is also one of the best cities in Europe to live in. One of Braga’s traditions is to eat a banana and drink a glass of Moscatel while wishing a Merry Christmas to our friends and acquaintances.
CURIOSITIES
GENTILIC
Bracarense
REGION
North
PROVINCE
Minho
AREA
2 706 km²
POPULATION
956 185 pop.
DENSITY
313 inh./km²
No. OF MUNICIPALITIES
14
No. OF PARISHES
347
ATTRACTIONS
BOM JESUS DO MONTE SANCTUARY |
ARCH OF THE NEW GATE |
BRAGA CATHEDRAL |
BISCAINHOS MUSEUM |