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Domus Municipalis de Bragança
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Location: Bragança (Santa Maria), Bragança, Portugal
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September 2, 2022
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•February 21, 2025
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Although much has been written about its purpose, there is no consensus among scholars. It served as a water cistern, but there are doubts as to whether this was its original function.
The name by which it is known today (in Latin "Domus Municipalis", in Portuguese "Casa Municipal") is due to the fact that it was used as the Town Hall by the Municipal Administration of Bragança.
It was classified as a National Monument in 1910
•November 23, 2025
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If you enjoy history or architecture, you'll quickly understand why this building is so special:
1. An Architectural Rarity (Unique Form)
While most Romanesque buildings that have survived to this day are churches or monasteries, this is a civil (non-religious) building. Even more curious is its shape: an irregular pentagon. This is not something you see every day in medieval architecture.
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Best Hikes to Domus Municipalis de Bragança
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02:14
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 690 m
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Location: Bragança (Santa Maria), Bragança, Portugal