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Braga is beautiful city and a municipality located in north-western Portugal. Braga is also the capital city of the district of Braga. There are many sightseeing attractions of Braga which makes the tourists to spend their dream vacation in the city. .

Some of the popular tourist destinations of Braga are:

The Cathedral of Braga: This tourist attraction is one of the most significant monuments located in the beautiful city of Braga. Located in northern Portugal, the Cathedral of Braga has an artistic significance of its own. There are 3 aisles in the Braga Cathedral. The aisles are enclosed by a wooden roof. There is also a museum at the Cathedral of Braga. This museum beautifully houses manueline chalice of Archbishop Diogo de Sousa belonging to the 16th century, Arab ivory box belonging to the 11th century and the 10th century chalice of Saint Gerald.

Populo Church which is a neo-classical church is the other tourist attraction of the city. The work of constructing the Populo Church started at the end of the 16th century. Archbishop D. Frei Agostinho de Jesus ordered to construct this church. The neo-classical style found in the church was designed by Carlos Amarante.

The Museum of Biscainhos is the other popular tourist attraction of Braga in Portugal. The building of the museum was possibly belongs to the 16th century. The museum acquisition contains collections of Decorative arts and also wide collection of furniture, ceramics, European glass and Portuguese watches.

Coimbras Chapel which is a Manueline chapel is also toured by large number of tourists. The Coimbras Chapel is said to have been constructed in the year of 1528. Archbishop D. Diogo de Sousa asked to construct the chapel.

Some of the other major sightseeing attractions of Braga are:

• Museum Medina
• Nogueira da Silva Museum
• Idol’s Fountain
• Tower of Braga Castle
• Braga Town Hall
• Raio Palace
• Theatro Circo
• Misericordia Church
• Saint Paul Church in Braga

• Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary
• Falperra Church
• Monastery of Tibaes
• Sameiro Sanctuary
• The Braga Municipal Stadium