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Main street, Bragança, Portugal
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[edit] Introduction
Bragança is in the far north-east of Portugal and can be accessed on some days by bus from Zamora in Spain.

[edit] Neighbourhoods
- Cidadela - almost like a separate village reached up a steep hill.

[edit] 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.

Torre de Menagem, Cidadela, Bragança, Portugal
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- Pentagonal Council Chamber - a rare gothic lay building
- Pelorinho (preaching cross) rising out of the back of a prehistoric stone pig!

[edit] Events and Festivals


[edit] Getting There
By Train
No train service

Gothic Council Chamber
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By Car
By Bus
From Zamora in Spain or from Porto.

[edit] Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
If not fully fit, take the car road rather than the stepped path to the Cidadela.
By Bike

[edit] Eat
The only restaurant in the Cidadela area is very good.


[edit] Sleep
Budget
Mid-Range
Upscale



[edit] Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
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