Braga remains one of the main religious centers of Portugal to this day. The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary is unofficially considered the main cathedral of the city. It is located in the central part of the Old Town, and the date of its foundation dates back to the 12th century. Over the centuries, the cathedral has undergone many changes, so today in its image we can observe a mixture of different architectural styles: Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque and Manueline.
The graceful crown-shaped towers of the Cathedral are visible from many points of the city, and when approaching the temple, severe defensive walls and ancient facades with Romanesque and Gothic features emerge. 2 small courtyards adjoin the cathedral, one of which houses an exhibition of ancient stone archaeological finds, and the other has a wonderful small garden.
The architectural complex of the Cathedral includes the main temple and several chapels.
The tomb of Archbishop Gonç alo Pereira with a carved stone sarcophagus is located in the Chapel of Glory, the parents of the first king of Portugal, Henry of Burgundy and Teresa of Leon, are buried in the Royal Chapel, and the relics of St. Herald of Braga are in the Chapel of St. Herald.
The interior of the cathedral impresses with its rich decoration, it is made in the Baroque style. Particular attention here is attracted by an unusual and truly stunning double organ with forward pipes, it is finished in gold and decorated with ornaments, cherubs and sea creatures.
The Cathedral also houses the Museum of Religious Art with a magnificent collection of jewelry, paintings and sculptures for religious purposes, as well as a collection of ancient vestments of priests and church utensils. Here you can see a silver tabernacle of the 18th century.
, decorated with 450 diamonds and an iron cross, with which the traveler Pedro Cabral in 1500 celebrated the first mass in Brazil he discovered.
An entrance ticket to the cathedral with a tour of the main temple and chapels will cost 2 euros, and to the treasury-museum - 3 euros.
Want to see with your own eyes - tours to Portugal, Travel Agency "Hot Line", www. hot. com. ua, +38(044)592-24-26, +38(050)418-7505, +38(067)440-3682
The graceful crown-shaped towers of the Cathedral are visible from many points of the city, and when approaching the temple, severe defensive walls and ancient facades with Romanesque and Gothic features emerge. 2 small courtyards adjoin the cathedral, one of which houses an exhibition of ancient stone archaeological finds, and the other has a wonderful small garden.
The architectural complex of the Cathedral includes the main temple and several chapels.
The tomb of Archbishop Gonç alo Pereira with a carved stone sarcophagus is located in the Chapel of Glory, the parents of the first king of Portugal, Henry of Burgundy and Teresa of Leon, are buried in the Royal Chapel, and the relics of St. Herald of Braga are in the Chapel of St. Herald.
The interior of the cathedral impresses with its rich decoration, it is made in the Baroque style. Particular attention here is attracted by an unusual and truly stunning double organ with forward pipes, it is finished in gold and decorated with ornaments, cherubs and sea creatures.
The Cathedral also houses the Museum of Religious Art with a magnificent collection of jewelry, paintings and sculptures for religious purposes, as well as a collection of ancient vestments of priests and church utensils. Here you can see a silver tabernacle of the 18th century.
, decorated with 450 diamonds and an iron cross, with which the traveler Pedro Cabral in 1500 celebrated the first mass in Brazil he discovered.
An entrance ticket to the cathedral with a tour of the main temple and chapels will cost 2 euros, and to the treasury-museum - 3 euros.
Want to see with your own eyes - tours to Portugal, Travel Agency "Hot Line", www. hot. com. ua, +38(044)592-24-26, +38(050)418-7505, +38(067)440-3682
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