Museu D. Diogo de Sousa (D. Diogo de Sousa Archeology Museum), Braga
The Museu D. Diogo de Sousa houses a diverse collection of archaeological artifacts from the Braga region. The museum's collection spans a wide range of chronological and cultural periods, encompassing artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the Middle Ages.
One of the standout features of the museum is its impressive collection of Roman artifacts. These include tombstones and various items that offer insights into the daily lives of the people who inhabited Bracara Augusta, the Roman predecessor to Braga, as well as the broader Roman world. The Roman section of the museum provides visitors with a glimpse into the rich history of the region during this period. In addition to its Roman collection, the Museu D. Diogo de Sousa also features a highly regarded medieval burial section.
The museum is named in honor of Archbishop Diogo de Sousa, who played a significant role in the expansion and improvement of the city of Braga and its infrastructure after assuming office in 1512.
One of the standout features of the museum is its impressive collection of Roman artifacts. These include tombstones and various items that offer insights into the daily lives of the people who inhabited Bracara Augusta, the Roman predecessor to Braga, as well as the broader Roman world. The Roman section of the museum provides visitors with a glimpse into the rich history of the region during this period. In addition to its Roman collection, the Museu D. Diogo de Sousa also features a highly regarded medieval burial section.
The museum is named in honor of Archbishop Diogo de Sousa, who played a significant role in the expansion and improvement of the city of Braga and its infrastructure after assuming office in 1512.
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Sight Name: Museu D. Diogo de Sousa (D. Diogo de Sousa Archeology Museum)
Sight Location: Braga, Portugal (See walking tours in Braga)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Braga, Portugal (See walking tours in Braga)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Braga, Portugal
Create Your Own Walk in Braga
Creating your own self-guided walk in Braga is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Religious Sites Walking Tour
Braga is a prominent destination in Portugal's Religious Tourism segment, primarily due to its vibrant Holy Week celebrations and rich ecclesiastical architecture. Indeed, being one of the world's oldest Christian cities, Braga boasts an extensive religious legacy. Much like Rome, it seamlessly interweaves art and spirituality throughout its historic center.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Braga Introduction Walking Tour
The history of Braga, Portugal's religious capital, spans millennia. Located in the northern Minho region, this city is also one of the country's oldest, reportedly founded by Bracari Celts.
Braga's origin is closely associated with the Roman conquest in 136 BC, culminating in the establishment of Bracara Augusta in 16 BC, a pivotal location within the newly-formed Gallaecia... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Braga's origin is closely associated with the Roman conquest in 136 BC, culminating in the establishment of Bracara Augusta in 16 BC, a pivotal location within the newly-formed Gallaecia... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles




