In Portugal, Porto is often referred to as the northern capital of the country. However, the religious center has long been considered Braga. Founded during the Roman era as Bracara Augusta, Braga has a history of more than 2,000 years. It is known as the "City of Archbishops and the Three Holy Mountains," thanks to the many Catholic churches in the Baroque style that have been built there, as well as the three sacred religious pilgrimage sites located on the mountains around it: Bom Jesus, Sameiro, and Falperra.

Santuario Bom Jesus is considered the ex-libris of Braga. The Catholic cathedral building itself is a masterpiece of European Baroque architecture, harmoniously combined with a beautiful evergreen park, fountains flowing from mountain springs, and a small lake where visitors can go boating.

It is more interesting to climb the Bom Jesus on the ancient funicular, which operates on the principle of a water counterbalance system. This is the oldest elevator in the world and has been operating for more than 130 years. Braga, the capital of Minho in Portugal, has a rich culinary tradition, and as a main course, you will definitely find cod (bacalhau) in local restaurants. The dish is prepared in various ways, and the cafes have a wide selection of cakes that reflect the culinary heritage of the many monasteries in the area.