Historic old centre

Braga, Portugal

Ancient narrow lanes closed to vehicles, strewn with plazas and baroque churches.

Places in Historic old centre

Taberna Belga Known for its Francesinhas, a traditional Portuguese dish.
Historic old centre excellent restaurants Braga's upscale old centre is packed with excellent restaurants alongside lively cafes and trim boutiques.
Historic old centre cafés Lively cafes throughout the upscale old centre.
Setra A cocktail bar known for its cozy atmosphere.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather, while Semana Santa (Holy Week) and Festas de São João (June 23-24) bring famous religious festivals.
Getting around: Braga's historic centre, with its narrow lanes closed to vehicles, is compact and entirely walkable.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Portuguese. English is widely spoken.
Timezone: WET (UTC+0, UTC+1 in summer)
Current trends: Braga's upscale old centre continues to be packed with lively cafes and trim boutiques, some excellent restaurants and low-key bars catering to students from the Universidade do Minho, with Taberna Belga's Francesinhas and cocktail bar Setra reflecting the city's blend of tradition and student energy.

Universidade do Minho district — Home to low-key bars catering to students, including the Largo Bar.
Palácio dos Biscaínhos area — Home to the historic mansion housing a fine art collection.