Destination

Desenho de uma estrela marrom com sete pontas em fundo transparente.

Stella Braga Aparthotel

Just steps away from Braga’s most iconic landmarks

Ancient Stone, Living Soul

“Braga is more than ancient: it is eternal.”

In Braga, every street is a journey through time. Among centuries-old churches and bright stone squares, a millennia-old history blends with the energy of a young and vibrant city. Bells echo over red-tiled rooftops, while the sparkle of granite reflects the gentle light of the surrounding hills. From the historic centre to Bom Jesus, beauty lies in detail and in the harmony between tradition and modernity. Braga is not visited – it is lived, felt, and held in the heart.

Vista aérea de uma praça com fontes, edifícios históricos e calçada iluminada.
Vista aérea de edifícios e parque à noite com luzes acesas.

Tradition that Inspires

“Braga is faith, celebration and future.”

Discovering Braga means immersing yourself in a city where every flavour, gesture and sound has deep roots. From caldo verde to convent-made sweets, gastronomy carries centuries of knowledge and sharing. Culture flourishes in museums, lively streets, pilgrimages and festivals full of colour. From Holy Week to White Night, Braga celebrates tradition with its eyes on tomorrow. Here, every step is connection, every moment has soul.

Escadaria em jardim com vista da cidade ao fundo.
Catedral histórica em estilo gótico com pessoas caminhando em frente.
Fachada de teatro antigo sob céu azul com nuvens, flores na frente.
Catedral antiga com aves voando no céu.

Braga and Surroundings:

events never stop.

Each season brings new celebrations – and Stella Braga Aparthotel places you at the heart of them.

In Braga, every street is a journey through time… (TEXT REPEATED AS IS)

Braga Holy Week

One of Portugal’s most iconic religious celebrations, with solemn processions, sacred music and decorated streets. Takes place the week before Easter.

São João de Braga

The oldest popular festival in Portugal, celebrated in June with music, folk dancing, fireworks and colourful parades.

Braga White Night

In September, the city dresses in white for a vibrant night of live music, art, dance and shops open late into the night.

Braga Romana

In May, Braga returns to its origins with historical re-enactments, a Roman market, parades and performances celebrating its ancient past.

Festival Para Gente Sentada

An intimate event dedicated to alternative and singer-songwriter music, with concerts in iconic venues throughout the city. Held in November.

FESTin – Itinerant Portuguese Language Film Festival

Braga hosts screenings from this festival dedicated to Lusophone cinema.

Braga Contemporary Art Biennial (AMB Biennial)

With exhibitions, installations and performances across the city, it promotes dialogue between art, urban space and community.

Braga Portuguese Capital of Culture

Braga has been named Portuguese Capital of Culture for 2025. It is also a UNESCO Creative City in Media Arts since 2017.

Museums and Cultural Spaces

Museum dos Biscainhos

Museum D. Diogo de Sousa

Museum Nogueira da Silva

Museum Pius XII

Image Museum

Archaeology Museum
D. Diogo de Sousa

Medina Museum

Theatro Circo

Braga Cultural Centre

Cru-Espaço Cultural

Antoninas de Amares Festival Association