Castle of Bragança

The Castle of Bragança is a well-preserved medieval castle located in the historic center of the city of Bragança, , Portugal. The castle is very well-preserved.
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  • Type: Castle
  • Description: Castle in the district of Bragança, Portugal
  • Also known as: “Bragança Castle” and “Castelo de Bragança”
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pillory of Bragança and Museu Ibérico da Máscara e do Traje.

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The is a 15th-century sculpted stone column with symbolic political, administrative and judicial significance, erected over a four-step octagonal platform, located in the civil parish of , municipality of Bragança.

Museum
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is a museum.

Church
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is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Samil and Gimonde.

Village
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is a civil parish in the municipality of Bragança, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 1,246, in an area of 10.25 km2. is situated 3 km south of Castle of Bragança.

Village
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is a civil parish in the municipality of Bragança, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 341, in an area of 16.50 km2. is situated 4 km east of Castle of Bragança.

Village
is a civil parish in the municipality of Bragança, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 366, in an area of 15.91 km2. is situated 4½ km south of Castle of Bragança.

Castle of Bragança

Latitude
41.80415° or 41° 48′ 15″ north
Longitude
-6.74892° or 6° 44′ 56″ west
Elevation
700 metres (2,297 feet)
Open location code
8CHMR732+MC
Geo­Names ID
11818549
Wiki­data ID
Q5049762
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From Dutch to Ukrainian—“Castle of Bragança” goes by many names.

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