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Location: Bragança (Santa Maria), Bragança, Portugal

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1. Miniature Park of Bragança – Bragança Castle loop from Bragança

3.64km

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2. Bragança Castle – Domus Municipalis de Bragança loop from Bragança

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70m

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3. Domus Municipalis de Bragança – Bragança Castle loop from Bragança

3.47km

00:59

80m

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Andreas

November 6, 2024

15 towers and three gates, plus the 33-meter-high keep - it's worth stopping by. The view of the city is beautiful.

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Pacmen64 🇵🇹

March 17, 2025

Classified as a National Monument in 1910, the castle that stands before our eyes today occupies an area of 3.2 hectares and has an approximate perimeter of 670 metres. Its irregular oval-shaped wall is cut through by pyramidal battlements and punctuated by 23 towers, of which 10 are turrets, 2 are hexagonal and 11 are quadrangular.

Today, access to the Keep is via the north-facing side, via an external staircase made of schist masonry, attached to the tower's hull.

This is flanked by seven magnificent turrets (three to the east, three to the west and one to the south) vaulted in brick, which join the wall on the north side of the fortification.

Inside, the Military Museum, officially founded in 1983, occupies four floors, sixteen rooms, terrace and crypt of the Keep, as well as the entire exterior space flanked by the turrets, including the Princess Tower. This museum has a collection of great historical value, which allows us to follow the evolution of light weapons from the 16th century to the mid-20th century. It seeks to promote the appreciation, enrichment and exhibition of the historical-military heritage attributed to it and to promote the cultural values linked to military history. Visitors can also climb to the crenellated terrace to admire the wonderful landscapes, with views of the Nogueira, Montesinho and Coroa mountains, the peaks of Sanábria and the lands of Leon.

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Pacmen64 🇵🇹

March 17, 2025

Bragança Castle, one of the most characteristic examples of medieval architecture, was built in 1409 on the orders of king João I on foundations dating back to the times of the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques.

Formed by an imposing keep and a double wall, it has stood up well to the tests of time. The central parade ground, known as the citadel or old town and where the church of Santa Maria and the Domus Municipalis are to be found, retain its medieval lines with narrow streets and small whitewashed houses.

Inside the 17-metre wide and 33-metre tall Keep, there are some notable gothic features including the battlements, the railed windows and the stone carved arms of the Casa Real de Avis (Royal House of Avis), founded by king João I.

Also inside, there is the Military Museum. Heading up to the top floor is well worth it if only for the wonderful views out over the city and surrounding countryside.

Fifteen towers and three gateways complete the walls. The Torre da Princesa (Tower of the Princess), a former belonging of the Casa dos Alcaides stores the legend of a princess taken prisoner. There is also the Porta da Vila (Town Gateway) that welcomes in visitors to the castle.

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Location: Bragança (Santa Maria), Bragança, Portugal

Bragança Castle

1. Miniature Park of Bragança – Bragança Castle loop from Bragança

2. Bragança Castle – Domus Municipalis de Bragança loop from Bragança

3. Domus Municipalis de Bragança – Bragança Castle loop from Bragança

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