Braga - the new tourist gem of 2024
Last year, Portugal managed to break its historical record and welcome more than 30 million tourists to the country. In addition to popular destinations, travelers in Portugal were looking for new cities that could potentially diversify their experience and discover the country from a different perspective.
Thus, according to the World Travel Awards, in 2024, the city of Braga won the nomination "Leading Tourist Destination in Emerging Europe". Yahoo Life told us why this place is so interesting and why it is worth visiting now.
Braga has a total population of about 200,000 inhabitants and can be reached in just 1 hour from Porto. It is here that you can visit Santuário do Bom Jesus do Monte, one of the most popular churches, which is located on top of a hill and is a popular place for those who want to take great photos.
In addition, there is a 12th-century cathedral where the parents of the first king of Portugal, D. Henrique and D. Teresa, are buried. In particular, because of this, Braga is considered an important place to celebrate most religious holidays, such as Holy Week and the birth of John the Baptist.
In addition to the wonderful religious heritage, you can find the picturesque Santa Barbara Garden in the city, as well as take a walk under the Arch of da Porta Nova, which marks the entrance to the historic center of the city. Also, in search of great photos, it is recommended to go to the Palácio do Rairo, whose facade is decorated with authentic blue tiles.
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