Keep of Braga Castle
Torre de Menagem de Braga
The only surviving square keep of medieval Braga Castle, standing among the lanes beside Praça da República.
Braga Castle was built by King Dinis in the early 14th century. Its walls and castle were nearly all demolished during the city's expansion in the 19th and 20th centuries, leaving only this Gothic square keep, about 30 meters tall, with crenellations and the king's coat of arms. It is listed as a national monument. The keep stands in a lane at the northwest corner of Praça da República, and a few traces of the walls can still be found nearby. It is usually viewed only from the outside, though temporary exhibitions occasionally open it. It is free to visit and worth a look on a stroll through the Old Town.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Praça da República & Avenida Central
- Chapel of the Coimbras
- Rua do Souto
- Santa Barbara Garden
- Church of Santa Cruz
- Theatro Circo
- Nogueira da Silva Museum
- Basilica of the Congregados