Braga
Braga is the third-largest city in Portugal. In 2011, it has about 182,000 inhabitants.
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| Country |  Portugal |
| Region | Norte |
| Intermunic. comm. | Cávado |
| District | Braga |
| Parishes | 37, see text |
| Government | |
| • President | Ricardo Rio (PSD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 183.40 km2 (70.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 558 m (1,831 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 193,333 |
| • Density | 1,054.160/km2 (2,730.26/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC±00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
| Postal code | 470x |
| Website | www |
Braga is known by the Portuguese as the religious centre of their country,[1] this is because Braga has the oldest cathedral in Portugal and many churches.
Gallery
- Braga
Braga Media
A 16th-century map of Braga, when the city was enclosed by its mediaeval wall. The large building in the centre is the Cathedral, while the Episcopal Palace and courtyards can be seen above the cathedral and the ancient Castle of Braga
Ponte de Prozelo, Braga
The 18th century municipal hall that houses the local government authority
The skyline of Braga during the mid-19th century.
Iberian Peninsula around 500.
A 17th-century engraving of Braga, showing the walls of the city, which were progressively demolished to make way for new constructions
A view of Rua Júlio Lima at the beginning of the 20th century
Snow in Braga. Picture: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
Distribution of civil parishes in the municipality of Braga
Beach in Cávado River, Braga
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References
- ↑ Braga guide. "Braga guide".
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