D. Diogo de Sousa Archaeology Museum
Museu de Arqueologia D. Diogo de Sousa
An archaeology museum presenting the Roman city of Bracara Augusta, with milestones, mosaics, and tombstones in its collection.
The museum is named after the 16th-century archbishop Diogo de Sousa. Its modern building stands over Roman remains and presents the history of the Braga region, from the Paleolithic and the Iron Age hillforts to the Roman city of Bracara Augusta. Key objects include Roman road milestones, mosaic floors, tombstones, sculptures, and everyday items, and stone fragments are displayed in the garden. The displays are clear, making it a good choice for anyone who wants to understand two thousand years of Braga's history. Admission is about €3, and it is closed on Mondays. It is an 8-minute walk from the cathedral and can be combined with the nearby Roman baths.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:30–17:30; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Roman Baths of Alto da Cividade
- Braga Cathedral
- Church of Santa Cruz
- Chapel of the Coimbras
- Arco da Porta Nova
- Archiepiscopal Palace of Braga
- Palácio do Raio
- Rua do Souto