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Braganca is located in the Norte Region of Portugal. As the main municipality of the area, the city of Braganca is the capital of the district with the same name. The history of communities inhabiting the area on which Braganca is set date back to the Paleolithic. The population in Braganca reaches approximately 34,775 inhabitants.

Top Attractions within Braganca

The Castle of Braganca is located within the city and it is the symbol of the long lasting history of the community. The medieval era brought many changes to the city and to its ruling. Actually, the exact formation of the city took place in the 10th century or in the 11th century, when the castle was also built as a defense mechanism on the basis of the ruins of a Roman castrum.

The Montesinho Natural Park is a great area that also includes the setting of Braganca. It is the natural surrounding space in which you can let yourself be charmed by the beauty of the environment and of the elements that are included in it. The protected park is the home of wildlife species, such as the Iberian Wolf, the Wild Boar, the Iberian Lynx, the Red Fox, the European Otter, the Common Genet and the Roe Deer.

Domus Municipalis is the Town Hall of the city of Braganca, the oldest and the largest one on the Portugal territory. Dating back to the 12th century, the massive construction is a landmark for the community. The architectural style of the building is Romanesque and it can be easily admired within the castle of the city, where it can be found alongside with the Church of Santa Maria.

Casa Regional O Pote is located in Braganca. It is the best place in which you can have all your meals throughout your vacation. It is divided into a restaurant and a snack-bar, which means that you can have complete meals here or you can simply come to relax and to have a drink and a snack. The setting of the restaurant is rural and simple.