The number 1 tourist attraction of Braga, which is the religious center of Portugal, is the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte with over 600 years of history. This important pilgrimage place is located 6 km from the city center of Braga and is easily recognizable thanks to its breathtaking Baroque stairway containing 17 landings decorated with granite fountains. You can get here by foot, by car or even by tram which takes up to 4 minutes and it is the oldest funicular in the world using water counterbalancing to move. Once you reach the hill, enjoy also a lush garden filled with different species of trees, caves, bandstands or even a lake.

Walking through Braga is like a journey through the centuries. Before you continue to another tourist attraction, enjoy your food in one of the local restaurants and taste Vinho Verde – Green wine.

This delicious white wine is called “green” because of the use of young grapes in its production. 11th century Braga Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in Portugal. Inside you can find tombs of parents of the first Portuguese King and gilt wood organs decorated with baroque and fantastic motifs.

Experience unforgettable processions and devote ceremonies during Holy Week – Semana Santa which is without a doubt the most illustrious and most famous of all in Portugal.