Braga

Braga is another important city of great age in northern Portugal. It was originally a Roman encampment called Bracara Augusta, named for Augustus Caesar. One of its principal attractions is the church of Bom Jesus do Monte, just outside the city, whose magnificent staircase is equalled by that of another church in the town of Lamego, in the Douro valley, which we shall show you later.

The young lady gazing so raptly at the church from the bottom of the staircase (actually a series of symmetrical staircases) is our granddaughter.

This is a view of Braga from the top of the steps, and just in front of the church, seen below.

A gateway to the main shopping street in Braga.

The cathedral (Se) of Braga, with a pedestrian sign in the foreground
whose message is not exactly clear.

A side street and a solitary chair, with a variety of cobblestones leading the eye into the distance.

Interior of the Cathedral

A rather ornate door that has seen better days, yet has a kitty door built into it. (I think.)