Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Braga District, Northern Portugal

March 26, 2022 Jacquiline Darosa

Discover the best top things to do in Braga District, Portugal including Church of Saint Mammes of Vila Verde, Igreja Matriz da Apulia, Se de Braga, Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco, Igreja Romanica de Aroes, Capelas dos Passos da Paixao de Cristo, Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolacao e Santos Passos, Sao Bento da Porta Aberta, Igreja Matriz da Paroquia de Santa Maria Maior, Igreja do Mosteiro de Sao Torcato.
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1. Church of Saint Mammes of Vila Verde

Lugar de Sao Mamede, Vila Verde Portugal +351 255 810 706 [email protected] http://www.rotadoromanico.com/en/Monuments/church-of-saint-mammes-of-vila-verde/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Church of Saint Mammes of Vila Verde

The oldest documental reference to the Church of Saint Mammes of Vila Verde dates back to 1220. At the time it was part of the patronage of the Monastery of Pombeiro (Felgueiras). It has a single nave and a rectangular chancel. The traces of mural paintings show that the chancel was painted to look like an altar, where we can identify the depictions of Saint Benedict and, probably, Saint Bernard.

2. Igreja Matriz da Apulia

Rua da igreja, Apulia 4740-141 Portugal +351 253 982 720 http://www.arquidiocese-braga.pt/paroquias?id=250
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Igreja Matriz da Apulia

3. Se de Braga

R. Dom Paio Mende, Braga 4700-424 Portugal +351 253 263 317 http://www.se-braga.pt
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4.5 based on 1,484 reviews

Se de Braga

Reviewed By Bozeman-Dublin - Trim, Ireland

I really likes the Sè in Braga, right in the heart of the old town. For €2 you can visit the cloisters, crypt and the cathedral itself. For €3 you can visit the museum but I didnt add that particular option. The Cathedral is cavernous as you'd expect but still retains a homely and welcoming feel. I loved the banners hanging from the walls between the windows and the unbelievably intricate and decorative organ at the back of the nave. The altar is simple, but it has gorgeous stained glass windows flanking stand beautifully carved chorister chaurs. Most if the visit will be spent at the gold gilted organ I suspect. It really has to be seen to be believed, as beautiful an organ as you ever will see with a beautifully painted ceiling above it.

4. Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco

Largo de Sao Francisco, Guimaraes 4810-429 Portugal +351 253 439 850 http://www.guimaraesturismo.com/pages/153/?geo_article_id=113
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4.5 based on 214 reviews

Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco

Reviewed By iolandaa21 - Lisbon, Portugal

The medieval remains of the Convent of S. Francisco de Guimarães said to still be visible in the high altar of the church are of historical importance, though what I feel really impresses the viewers is the guilded wood carving (which is stunning) surrounded by the 18th century blue and white glazed tiles. The trompe d'oeil ceiling over the church aile is also eye catching.

5. Igreja Romanica de Aroes

Rua do Assento Arões São Romão, Fafe 4820-762 Portugal http://www.cm-fafe.pt/pt/completo/80
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Igreja Romanica de Aroes

6. Capelas dos Passos da Paixao de Cristo

Vereda Guimaraes Coop, Guimaraes 4800-179 Portugal http://www.guimaraesturismo.com/pages/153?geo_article_id=69
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Capelas dos Passos da Paixao de Cristo

7. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolacao e Santos Passos

Largo da Republica do Brasil 4800, Guimaraes 4810-446 Portugal http://www.csarmento.uminho.pt/docs/ndat/pcaldas/PCaldas015.pdf
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4.5 based on 157 reviews

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolacao e Santos Passos

Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia

This fabulous Baroque church draws half its appeal from an organic ensemble with a geometrically laid out garden on Largo do Brasil. The Church of Our Lady of Consolation and the Holy Steps has the middle name San Gualter in honor of a Franciscan monk, a local saint. The church itself began to be built at the beginning of the XVIII century on the site of a chapel of the sixteenth century. Architect Andres Soares completed the construction of the church in 1785 in the then fashionable Baroque style. Two flanking bell towers, built in the middle of the XIX century by an architect from Porto, complete the fabulous image of San Gualter. The staircase balustrade and altar of the main chapel date from the late 18th century. The interior is designed in an impressive neoclassical style.

8. Sao Bento da Porta Aberta

Rio Caldo - Terras de Bouro, Terras de Bouro 4845-024 Portugal +351 253 390 180 http://www.sbento.pt/
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4.5 based on 254 reviews

Sao Bento da Porta Aberta

Reviewed By katheniff - Lisbon, Portugal

There are two churches next to one another, the ancient one, small, lovely...and a massive one, contemporary and welcoming to large groups. The architecture of the new one is nothing short of spectacular, especially in the setting. It is built on a mountain side, looking down the valley at the lake, and allows the fresh mountain air to swirl through. The outside has a walk-around with the stations of the cross, tile work, multi level, elevators and restrooms. This is a destination, and well worth it.

9. Igreja Matriz da Paroquia de Santa Maria Maior

Largo do Municipio, Barcelos 4750-323 Portugal http://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/pt/patrimonio/patrimonio-imovel/pesquisa-do-patrimonio/classificado-ou-em-vias-de-classificacao/geral/view/70556/
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4.5 based on 82 reviews

Igreja Matriz da Paroquia de Santa Maria Maior

10. Igreja do Mosteiro de Sao Torcato

Rua de Sao Torcato, Guimaraes 4800-024 Portugal
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Igreja do Mosteiro de Sao Torcato

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