Attractions and Places To See around Rio Frio e Milhão e Milhão e Milhão - Top 20

The Domus Municipalis of Bragança is one of those unparalleled treasures. It's worth visiting not only because it's a national monument, but because it's a true relic: the only example of Romanesque civil architecture in the entire Iberian Peninsula. If you enjoy history or architecture, you'll quickly understand why this building is so special: 1. An Architectural Rarity (Unique Form) While most Romanesque buildings that have survived to this day are churches or monasteries, this is a civil (non-religious) building. Even more curious is its shape: an irregular pentagon. This is not something you see every day in medieval architecture. 2. The Mysterious Dual Function Upon entering, you'll realize that the building is "two in one". This clever engineering tells a story of the city's survival: The Lower Floor (The Cistern): The building's base is a huge vaulted cistern that collected rainwater and spring water. Since Bragança (and its Citadel) is located on a hill, water was a scarce and vital resource for resisting military sieges. The Upper Floor (The "Town Hall"): Above the cistern, there is a large room with windows all around (letting in plenty of light and air). It is believed that this was where the "good men" of the council met to discuss city affairs. Imagine a medieval town hall, outdoors but covered. 3. Details Not to Be Missed The Light and the Views: As it is an open space with a gallery of arched windows all around, the light enters in a very special way, creating a photogenic environment and allowing you to see the Citadel from various angles. The Modillions (Corners): If you look closely at the cornice (the top of the walls, both inside and out), you'll see small stone sculptures called modillions or corbels. They have curious shapes, ranging from human faces to animals and geometric figures, typical of medieval imagery. It's a quick visit (you can see it in 15-20 minutes), it's free (usually), and it's literally next to the Church of Santa Maria and the Castle. In other words, there's no reason not to go in!

Bragança Castle, located in northeastern Portugal, is one of the most impressive and well-preserved medieval castles in the country. Keep: At 33 meters high, it is one of the most imposing in Portugal. Inside, it houses the Bragança Military Museum, where you can see a vast collection of light weaponry, from the 12th century to the First World War. From the top of the tower, there is a breathtaking view over the old city, the new part of Bragança, and the surrounding mountains (Montesinho, Sanábria). The Princess Tower is an old residential outbuilding (Alcáçova Tower) famous for a tragic love legend. In the citadel, you can stroll through the streets within the walls, where the medieval atmosphere remains almost intact.

Iberian Museum of Masks and Costumes Rua D. Fernão "O Bravo", 24/26 5300-025 Bragança tel. (351) 273 381 008 museu.iberico@cm-braganca.pt Open from Tuesday to Sunday 09:00 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 17:00 Closed on Mondays (except Carnival Monday) Closed annually on: 1 January, 1 May, Easter Sunday, 22 August and 25 December

Walkway of the Green Corridor of the Fervença River.

Classified as a National Monument in 1910, the castle that stands before our eyes today occupies an area of 3.2 hectares and has an approximate perimeter of 670 meters. Its walled section, with an irregular oval layout, is punctuated by pyramidal battlements and highlighted by 23 towers, of which 10 are turrets, 2 have a hexagonal plan, and 11 are quadrangular. Currently, access to the Keep is via the north-facing side, through an external staircase made of schist masonry, attached to the tower's outer structure. This is flanked by seven magnificent vaulted brick turrets (three to the east, three to the west, and one to the south), which join the wall section on the northern slope of the fortification. Inside, the Military Museum, officially founded in 1983, occupies the four floors, sixteen rooms, terrace, and crypt of the Keep, as well as the entire exterior space bordered by the turrets, including the Princess Tower. This museum possesses a collection of great historical value, allowing visitors to follow the evolution of light weaponry from the 16th century to the mid-20th century. It seeks to promote the appreciation, enrichment, and exhibition of the historical-military heritage attributed to it and to disseminate the cultural values linked to military history. Visitors can also climb to the crenellated terrace to contemplate the marvelous landscapes, overlooking the Nogueira, Montesinho, and Coroa mountain ranges, the peaks of Sanábria, and the Leonese lands.

Bragança Castle, one of the most characteristic examples of medieval architecture, was built in 1409 on the orders of king João I on foundations dating back to the times of the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques. Formed by an imposing keep and a double wall, it has stood up well to the tests of time. The central parade ground, known as the citadel or old town and where the church of Santa Maria and the Domus Municipalis are to be found, retain its medieval lines with narrow streets and small whitewashed houses. Inside the 17-metre wide and 33-metre tall Keep, there are some notable gothic features including the battlements, the railed windows and the stone carved arms of the Casa Real de Avis (Royal House of Avis), founded by king João I. Also inside, there is the Military Museum. Heading up to the top floor is well worth it if only for the wonderful views out over the city and surrounding countryside. Fifteen towers and three gateways complete the walls. The Torre da Princesa (Tower of the Princess), a former belonging of the Casa dos Alcaides stores the legend of a princess taken prisoner. There is also the Porta da Vila (Town Gateway) that welcomes in visitors to the castle.

A castle complex surrounded by a closed castle wall, including a small old town with miniature gardens. Well worth seeing.

It was built in the 12th century. Although much has been written about its purpose, there is no consensus among scholars. It served as a water cistern, but there are doubts as to whether this was its original function. The name by which it is known today (in Latin "Domus Municipalis", in Portuguese "Casa Municipal") is due to the fact that it was used as the Town Hall by the Municipal Administration of Bragança. It was classified as a National Monument in 1910