Braga Cathedral
Sé de Braga
Portugal's oldest cathedral, begun in the 11th century in Romanesque style. It blends Gothic, Manueline, and Baroque elements, and houses a gilded twin organ.
Braga Cathedral was begun in the late 11th century, before Portugal became a nation, and it is the oldest cathedral in the country. Successive expansions gave it a Romanesque porch, a Gothic chapel, a Manueline dome, and a magnificent gilded Baroque twin organ. The main nave is free to enter. Paid visits (from about 5 euros) allow access to the treasury museum, the King's Chapel, where Henry, Count of Portugal, and Teresa, the parents of Afonso Henriques, Portugal's first king, are buried, the Chapel of Glory, and the upper choir loft, where you can see the organ up close. The cathedral is in the city center and within walking distance. Visits may be restricted during religious services.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:30 (until 17:30 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Archiepiscopal Palace of Braga
- Rua do Souto
- Santa Barbara Garden
- Arco da Porta Nova
- Chapel of the Coimbras
- Biscainhos Palace Museum
- Church of Santa Cruz
- Keep of Braga Castle