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Main street, Bragança, Portugal

Main street, Bragança, Portugal

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Introduction

Bragança is in the far north-east of Portugal and can be accessed on some days by bus from Zamora in Spain.

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Neighbourhoods

  • Cidadela - almost like a separate village reached up a steep hill.

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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

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!

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Events and Festivals

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Weather

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Getting There

By Train

No train service

Gothic Council Chamber

Gothic Council Chamber

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By Car

By Bus

From Zamora in Spain or from Porto.

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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

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Eat

The only restaurant in the Cidadela area is very good.

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Drink

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Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

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Work

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Learn

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Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

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