What to do and see in Braga, Northern Portugal: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

November 15, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

Sometimes called the “Portuguese Rome” for its many churches, Braga is an ancient town in northwest Portugal. Its history and livelihood are tied to Christianity dating to the 3rd century. The city’s 12th-century Sé (Cathedral) is still one of the most popular attractions. Just outside of town lies the renowned Bom Jesus de Monte pilgrimage sanctuary, with its striking Baroque stairway. After dark, the stoic town turns upside down, with a rich nightlife thanks to its many university students.
Restaurants in Braga

1. Deeplyzen Day Spa

Avenida Dom Joao II Edificio do Pólo de Negócios de Braga - Loja 386, Braga 4715-275 Portugal +351 932 847 506 [email protected] http://www.deeplyzen.pt
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Deeplyzen Day Spa

DeeplyZen Day Spa was created with the mission of enabling the care of beauty, health and well-being, relieving the tension of day-to-day life without having to leave the city. It is also to help each person find their personal, family and professional balance. Equipped with rooms dedicated to different specialties, the Spa has various treatments such as therapeutic massages, Vichy massages, facial and body treatments, Turkish bath, relaxation room, among others. DeeplyZen Day Spa excels at the benefit of each client, of specific treatments and packages; Deeply personalized for each case and personal taste. We believe that the body and soul are our most precious assets and therefore we promote harmony between body, mind and spirit. Meet this unique space, decorated to think of your well being in an environment that will help you forget the life outside. Massage, Facial & Body Treatments, Turkish Bath

Rua do Raio 175, Braga 4710-923 Portugal +351 253 116 620 [email protected] http://www.zet.gallery
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Zet Gallery

Created in april 2014, zet gallery was born as a device for art democratization, dissemination and marketing aiming to strengthen artists, collectors and galleries' relationships. Today, it is a platform that brings together more than 5,000 contemporary artwork from consolidated and emerging artists, selected by our chief curator, and available for purchase 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. zet gallery is a space of exceptional characteristics, located in the center of Braga (Portugal), with an exhibition area of ​​800 m2, distributed by different rooms, supported by a small auditorium, room for the realization of plastic arts workshops and other spaces of support, where are included reservation areas, duly equipped to condition artworks.

3. Museu da Imagem

Campo das Hortas, 35, Braga 4700-421 Portugal +351 253 278 633 [email protected] http://museudaimagem.blogspot.com/
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Museu da Imagem

The Image Museum is a cultural space in Braga dedicated to Photography. Braga’s municipality has the guardianship of the museum, which opened its doors on April 25, 1999. It is located in Campo das Hortas, next to Arco da Porta Nova, on a building restored by Architect Sergio Borges and that hides a building from the XIX century and a tower of the XIV century, part of the town’s old Medieval Wall. Its mission is to collect and promote Braga and its surroundings visual memory, as well as to preserve its historical archive, consisting of over 200 000 pictures that belong to two iconic houses of Braga photography: Foto Alianca and Casa Pelicano. All over the year it displays contemporary photography exhibitions, as well as exhibitions to broadcast its historical archive. A show of cameras from different periods is in permanent display, as well as a library filled with image related books, magazine and catalogues. Come and visit us, because an image is worth more than...

4. Buda Terrace

Praca da Republica 4 Piso 3, Braga 4710-305 Portugal https://www.facebook.com/Buda-Terrace-1942660692722435/
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Buda Terrace

5. Breakout Braga Escape Game

Rua de Santo Andre, 30 Store 220 - Bragashopping, Braga 4710-308 Portugal +351 968 819 128 [email protected] http://braga.breakout.pt
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Breakout Braga Escape Game

After Porto and Guimarães, Breakout arrives in Braga! Located inside Bragashopping, we bring for the first time, the thrills of the Live Escape Games to the city of Braga! Come and face our challenges filled with adrenaline and suspense! If you already met us at Porto and Guimarães, we wait for you for a new thrilling adventure in the city of Braga! If you haven't met us yet, it's time to make a a great premier in the Live Escape Room adventures with us! We wait for you at Bragashopping store 220! See you soon!

Reviewed By makadonka - San Diego, United States

My wife and I have played about 30 games and wanted to play this one while we were visiting here in Portugal. So glad we did. We had a blast. Really fun game. Good theme and great gadgets. Definitely gave us that out of this world experience that we were looking for.

6. Tosga

Rua do Forno, n_ 1 Sé, Braga 4700-429 Portugal +351 930 685 851 [email protected]
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Tosga

A brand is born, from corner to corner, that crosses the paths of the Cathedral with the path of your life. This is the brand that unites us. This is the symbol that eternalizes us. This is our identity. This is our business card.

Reviewed By Carolinaces95

Amazing space, with great music and great cocktails. In the heart of the city, with a wonderful view to the Cathedral. Very nice staff.

7. Se de Braga

R. Dom Paio Mende, Braga 4700-424 Portugal +351 253 263 317 http://www.se-braga.pt
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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.

8. Estudio 22 cafe.bar.galeria

Rua Dom Paio Mendes 22, Braga 4700-424 Portugal +351 253 053 751 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Estudio22cafebargaleria
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Estudio 22 cafe.bar.galeria

9. Mosteiro de Sao Martinho de Tibaes

N.0 59 Rua do Mosteiro, Braga 4700-565 Portugal +351 253 622 670 [email protected] http://www.mosteirodetibaes.gov.pt/
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Mosteiro de Sao Martinho de Tibaes

10. Igreja da Misericordia de Braga

Centro Historico Rua Dom Diogo de Sousa No 155, Braga 4715-165 Portugal +351 253 613 807 http://www.patrimoniocultural.pt/pt/patrimonio/patrimonio-imovel/pesquisa-do-patrimonio/classificado-ou-em-vias-de-classificacao/geral/view/73929
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Igreja da Misericordia de Braga

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