General information
| Destination |
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| Porto, Portugal |
Program details
Come with us and visit one of the oldest cities in Portugal. 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. During the Christian “Reconquista”, it was the spiritual center 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 Romanesque and Portuguese era 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 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!
You will learn about:
*Megalithic era;
*Castro Culture;
*Muslim conquest of Iberia;
*House of Braganza;
*Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte;
*Peninsular Wars.
You will see:
*Arco da Porta Nova;
*Episcopal Palace;
*Braga Cathedral;
*View of Treasure Museum;
*São Marcos Church;
*Convento dos Congregados Church.
Languages
English and Portuguese
Italiano
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