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Old Cathedral of Bragança

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The Cathedral was built during the century. XVI by city council initiative and with the support of the Duke D. Teodósio. It was intended initially to be a convent of the Order of Santa Clara, but was occupied by the Jesuits between 1562 and 1759, working as a College. In 1764, when he moved the seat of Miranda’s bishopric to Bragança, the church was the Cathedral, when he suffered expansion works.

This is particularly the Renaissance portal with Baroque elements on the north side facade. In the center, we can see a niche with a Virgin of Milk with the Child. The interior is very decorated, especially the triumphal arch with the arms of the city, the high altar of gilt century. XVIII and the side altarpieces from the same period.

It is worth visiting the sacristy of the century. XVII, where we found an ornate chest of drawers with high quality oil paintings depicting scenes from the life of St. Francis of Assis and St. Ignatius. In the painted ceiling repeats St. Ignatius the subject.

The Renaissance cloister, with two floors, retains its original structure.

Montesinho Natural Park

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The Montesinho Natural Park is one of the largest protected areas in Portugal, extending for more than 75 000 hectares and with an altitude of 1500 meters.

The vast forests create habitats for many species, including the wolf, boar and the golden eagle.

Throughout the park, you can visit many villages that offer a fascinating combination of human and natural landscapes. The park is ideal for hiking.

Presents a heterogeneous relief, with wavy plateaus cut by deep deep valleys and some mountains, of which the two most important are the Sierra de Montesinho, north of Bragança, and the mountains of the Coroa, north of Vinhais. Altitudes range from 1486 meters, Sierra de Montesinho and 438 meters in the riverbed Mente.

In it there is extensive biodiversity dwelling species such as the Iberian wolf, the doe or the deer. The vast forests create habitats for many species, including the boar and the golden eagle.

The PNM converges to the north with Spain, crossing the border communities of Galicia and Castile-Leon, and west and this also with Spain (Galicia and Castile-Leon, respectively). In the West it is for soon border with Chaves municipality, and the south remains inserted in the municipalities of Vinhais and Bragança.

Castle and Citadel of Bragança

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Citadel, Cidadela in Bragança
Situated on a hill overlooking the city Our Lady of Sardão, this well-preserved citadel was built in the XII century by Benedictine monks. It was rebuilt and reinforced at the end of the fourteenth century, and within its walls are unusual buildings such as the imposing Domus Municipalis, the Church of Santa Maria and the impressive Gothic pillory.

Museum Abade de Baçal, in Bragança

tourist — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 21:56:00 +0000

The main collections that are part of the Museum’s collection are archeology, epigraphy, Sacred Art, Paintings, Silver, Numismatic, Furniture and Ethnography.

The collection of the Museum has been gradually enriched through donations, bequests and acquisitions.

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The Museum was created by decree law on November 13, 1915 under the name of Regional Museum of Art Works, Archaeological and Numismatic parts of Bragança. In 1935, the date of retirement of Baçal Abbot, has been renamed to Museum Baçal Abbot, named after the scholar, researcher and also Director of the Museum between 1925 and 1935.
Has been of great importance to the Museum the action of Raul Teixeira, Director of Baçal Abbot Museum between 1935 and 1955. Great booster culture of the region and defender of their heritage, played a decisive role in the projection of the Museum and in raising significant part of its collection, aimed at the excellent relations that had with the cultural and artistic circles of the time.

Address – Rua Abílio Beça, n.º 27, 5300-011 Bragança

Phone – +351 273 331 595