Braga Cathedral

Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) is the principal church of Braga in northern Portugal and the seat of the Archdiocese of Braga. The building has medieval origins and is one of Portugal’s historically important religious structures.

The cathedral presents a mix of architectural styles-its core is medieval Romanesque with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque additions-so visitors see a variety of decorative schemes and chapels. Key on-site attractions include the cloister spaces and a small treasury that displays ecclesiastical silver and liturgical objects.

The cathedral was founded in the medieval period and has been modified and expanded across centuries as the archdiocese’s principal church. It has long served as an ecclesiastical and civic landmark for Braga and the surrounding region.

The cathedral stands in Braga’s historic centre, adjacent to other civic and ecclesiastical buildings and within easy walking distance of the city square and main transport links.

• Architectural layers: The building combines Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque elements and serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Braga.
• Treasury museum: A small treasury and museum within the cathedral complex displays liturgical objects and relics tied to the archdiocese's history.

What to See #

• Medieval nave and core: A Romanesque nave and cathedral fabric originating in the medieval period, with later Gothic and Baroque additions visible throughout the structure.
• Cloister and chapter areas: A cloister and chapter house that date from the cathedral's medieval development and are among the quieter internal spaces visited by tourists.
• Cathedral treasury: A treasury displaying ecclesiastical silver, reliquaries and vestments that illustrate the cathedral's role as an archiepiscopal seat.