Braga tours to Portugal, Madeira, Lisbon
In the north-west of Portugal, 50 km from the town of Braga, Porto is located on the site which is already in the era megalith were an ancient people. In the III century BC Celts lived there, and shortly before the onset of AD Romans laid the city, naming it in honor of Emperor Augustus - Brakara August. For a long time the city was the capital of the Roman province of Galletsiya and the crossroads of five major ways. Even after the fall of the Roman Empire Braga long served as the political and cultural capital of the country, despite the fact that the power passed to different lords. Now Braga is the oldest Christian city, important center of theological studies and is proud of the honorary title of City of archbishops. So far the local diocese held special church services according to the ancient rite bragskomu. Residents of the city respectful of its attractions, so in the Old City are transport restrictions. Tourists are recommended for sightseeing tours of the three dozen amazing churches and old palaces, which are surrounded by narrow streets and squares with fountains. For more than two millennia of existence in Braga was a mixture of architectural styles, so the gaze of tourists is a truly elegant historical exposition in the open. Be sure to visit with a tour of Chapel-DUZh-Reis (XIV c.), Where the rest of Burgundy Henry and his wife Teresa, son of Afonso Henriques which I became the first king of Portugal. Not far from the chapel of the palace is the XVIII century. with a beautiful garden - Palacio dos Bishkainyush. Next to Braga on a mountain terrace is the church of Bom Jesus do Monte - a popular place of pilgrimage for Christians, many of whom climb to the church on the old stairs on their knees.
