We totally enjoyed our day trip to Braga, just an hour train ride from Porto. Braga is the oldest city in Portugal, founded in 16 B.C., and is known for its rich religious heritage. As we arrived on foot from the train station, we entered Braga through a gate in the city wall. So much history, numerous churches, old squares, impressive 18th century homes, gardens and nature parks.<\/p>\n
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Although Braga was protected by walls since the third century, the re-construction of Braga’s medieval city wall was completed in 1373. Originally the wall consisted of five towers and eight gates. Today you can still visit three gates: Arco da Porta Nova, the Santiago Gate, and S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o Tower (not shown). Please check out the captions on the photos below!<\/p>\n
The “Arco da Porta Nova” (New Gate Arch) is the city’s main gate. At the top, you can see a female figure representing Braga.<\/p>\n