. jAlbum 38.2 Braga, Portugal – 2025. Braga is in northern Portugal about 50km northwest of Porto. I spent a week there while working on a Fuller Center for Housing project. It was founded by Romans as Bracara Augusta an it’s one of Portugal's oldest cities. The old city features medieval, baroque, and renaissance style building, churches, palaces and mansions and has a number of beautiful squares. The build team did a guided tour of the old city area and visited it several times because it is an interesting place to walk around and there are a lot of nice restaurants. slides/20250918_185758.jpg Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 The Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) in Braga, Portugal The Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) in Braga, Portugal slides/20250918_185758.jpg slides/JEM_1389.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 The Arco da Porta Nova (Arch of the New Gate) in Braga, Portugal The Arco da Porta Nova (Arch of the New Gate) in Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1389.JPG slides/JEM_1396.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 The Braga Town Hall, also known as the Braga Municipal Palace, Braga, Portugal The Braga Town Hall, also known as the Braga Municipal Palace, Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1396.JPG slides/JEM_1398.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 The Fonte do Pelicano (Pelican Fountain), a historic fountain in Praça do Município (Municipality Square), Braga, Portugal The Fonte do Pelicano (Pelican Fountain), a historic fountain in Praça do Município (Municipality Square), Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1398.JPG slides/JEM_1403.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 Ruined arches in the Garden of Santa Bárbara, which is part of the Archiepiscopal Palace (Episcopal Palace) in Braga, Portugal Ruined arches in the Garden of Santa Bárbara, which is part of the Archiepiscopal Palace (Episcopal Palace) in Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1403.JPG slides/JEM_1405.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 The Episcopal Palace (Paço Arquiepiscopal) in Braga, Portugal, viewed from the adjacent Garden of Santa Bárbara The Episcopal Palace (Paço Arquiepiscopal) in Braga, Portugal, viewed from the adjacent Garden of Santa Bárbara slides/JEM_1405.JPG slides/JEM_1407.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 Garden of Santa Bárbara, Braga, Portugal Garden of Santa Bárbara, Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1407.JPG slides/JEM_1416.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 Chafariz do Castelos (Fountain of the Castles) located in Braga, Portugal Chafariz do Castelos (Fountain of the Castles) located in Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1416.JPG slides/JEM_1420.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 A statue of a soldier above the main door of the Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) in Braga, Portugal A statue of a soldier above the main door of the Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) in Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1420.JPG slides/JEM_1424.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 A bronze relief panel, part of the Monumento aos Arcebispos de Braga (Monument to the Archbishops of Braga). The panels depict scenes related to the history of the Archbishops of Braga and is located near the Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) in Braga, Portugal A bronze relief panel, part of the Monumento aos Arcebispos de Braga (Monument to the Archbishops of Braga). The panels depict scenes related to the history of the Archbishops of Braga and is located near the Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) in Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1424.JPG slides/JEM_1425.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 The official coat of arms of the city of Braga, Portugal The official coat of arms of the city of Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1425.JPG slides/JEM_1429.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 Super Bock, the most popular beer in Portugal Super Bock, the most popular beer in Portugal slides/JEM_1429.JPG slides/JEM_1430.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 This is a sculpture of the Nossa Senhora do Leite (Our Lady of the Milk), or a breastfeeding Madonna, on the exterior wall of the main chapel of the Braga Cathedral (Sé Catedral de Braga) in Braga, Portugal This is a sculpture of the Nossa Senhora do Leite (Our Lady of the Milk), or a breastfeeding Madonna, on the exterior wall of the main chapel of the Braga Cathedral (Sé Catedral de Braga) in Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1430.JPG slides/JEM_1469.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 Basilica dos Congregados (Congregates Basilica), an 18th-century Baroque church in Braga, Portugal Basilica dos Congregados (Congregates Basilica), an 18th-century Baroque church in Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1469.JPG slides/JEM_1470.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 The Praça da República (Republic Square) in Braga, Portugal, featuring the Braga Cathedral and the Torre de Menagem The Praça da República (Republic Square) in Braga, Portugal, featuring the Braga Cathedral and the Torre de Menagem slides/JEM_1470.JPG slides/JEM_1474.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 A monument to Pope John Paul II located in the gardens of the Republic Square in Braga, Portugal. It commemorates the Pope's visit to the city in 1982. A monument to Pope John Paul II located in the gardens of the Republic Square in Braga, Portugal. It commemorates the Pope's visit to the city in 1982. slides/JEM_1474.JPG slides/JEM_1477.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 An old door in the old city, Braga, Portugal An old door in the old city, Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1477.JPG slides/JEM_1480.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 The flowered walkway on the Avenida da Liberdade, Braga, Portugal The flowered walkway on the Avenida da Liberdade, Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1480.JPG slides/JEM_1482.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 The flowered walkway on the Avenida da Liberdade, Braga, Portugal The flowered walkway on the Avenida da Liberdade, Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1482.JPG slides/JEM_1483.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 18th century Baroque Church of St. Mark (Igreja de São Marcos) located in the Carlos Amarante Square in Braga, Portugal. The church is primarily known for its historical role as part of a former hospital and hospice for pilgrims. 18th century Baroque Church of St. Mark (Igreja de São Marcos) located in the Carlos Amarante Square in Braga, Portugal. The church is primarily known for its historical role as part of a former hospital and hospice for pilgrims. slides/JEM_1483.JPG slides/JEM_1484.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 17th century Baroque style Roman Catholic Holy Cross Church (Igreja de Santa Cruz) in Braga, Portugal. 17th century Baroque style Roman Catholic Holy Cross Church (Igreja de Santa Cruz) in Braga, Portugal. slides/JEM_1484.JPG slides/JEM_1487.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 Capela dos Coimbras (Chapel of the Coimbras) in Braga, Portugal. The chapel, also known as the Chapel of Our Lady of Conception, was built around 1525 as part of the House of Coimbras palace complex. Capela dos Coimbras (Chapel of the Coimbras) in Braga, Portugal. The chapel, also known as the Chapel of Our Lady of Conception, was built around 1525 as part of the House of Coimbras palace complex. slides/JEM_1487.JPG slides/JEM_1490.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 A street in the old city area of Braga, Portugal A street in the old city area of Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1490.JPG slides/JEM_1493.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 A monument commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Braga (Misericordia Church), Braga, Portugal A monument commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Braga (Misericordia Church), Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1493.JPG slides/JEM_1497.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 A collection of ancient stone artifacts with Latin inscriptions, likely from the Roman era, on display in Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Portugal A collection of ancient stone artifacts with Latin inscriptions, likely from the Roman era, on display in Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Portugal slides/JEM_1497.JPG slides/JEM_1498.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 A collection of ancient stone artifacts on display in Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Portugal A collection of ancient stone artifacts on display in Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Portugal slides/JEM_1498.JPG slides/JEM_1501.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 An ancient stone sculpture face, on display in Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Portugal An ancient stone sculpture face, on display in Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Portugal slides/JEM_1501.JPG slides/JEM_1502.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 A collection of aged stone garden urns, planters, and troughs, on display in Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Portugal A collection of aged stone garden urns, planters, and troughs, on display in Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Portugal slides/JEM_1502.JPG slides/JEM_1503.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 An old fountain, on display in Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Portugal An old fountain, on display in Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Portugal slides/JEM_1503.JPG slides/JEM_1504.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 São Geraldo altarpiece located in the Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) in Braga, Portugal São Geraldo altarpiece located in the Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) in Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1504.JPG slides/JEM_1505.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 A gilded wooden sculpture depicting St. Joseph holding the Christ Child, on display in Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Portugal A gilded wooden sculpture depicting St. Joseph holding the Christ Child, on display in Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Portugal slides/JEM_1505.JPG slides/JEM_1506.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 A statue depicting Saint Sebastian, a Christian saint and martyr on display in Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Portugal A statue depicting Saint Sebastian, a Christian saint and martyr on display in Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), Portugal slides/JEM_1506.JPG slides/JEM_1366.JPG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:20 -0700 The Capela de Nossa Senhora das Candeias, a historic chapel located in Tadim, Braga, Portugal The Capela de Nossa Senhora das Candeias, a historic chapel located in Tadim, Braga, Portugal slides/JEM_1366.JPG