Bragança
Travel Guide Europe Portugal Bragança
Introduction
Bragança is in the far northeast of Portugal and can be accessed on some days by bus from Zamora in Spain.
Sights and Activities
- Museum - in the main street.
In Cidadela
- Castle - belonging to the Dukes of Bragança, the last Portuguese royal family, though not their main residence.
- Pentagonal Council Chamber - a rare gothic lay building
- Pelorinho (preaching cross) rising out of the back of a prehistoric stone pig!
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
By Foot
If not fully fit, take the car road rather than the stepped path to the Cidadela.
By Bike
Drink
Work
Learn
Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also: International Telephone Calls
Post
Post offices (correios) have varying opening hours, but in general post offices are open on weekdays from 08:30-18:00 and on Saturday mornings until 12:30. More information about offices, costs and other details can be found at the CTT Portuguese Post website. It's a relatively efficient but also relatively slow postal service. Costs for sending a standard letter/postcard are €0.32 within Portugal, €0.68 within Europe and €0.80 outside Europe.
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