The Origins of the Portuguese State

The valley between the Douro and Minho rivers is a place where fierce battles took place and where a new state - Portugal - appeared in the 12th century. Brakara Augusta - Braga, will amaze you with magnificent temples in the Baroque style. Here is the most beautiful organ in Portugal, the magnificent fountain "Pelican" and a unique Roman pie, left to us after the Roman Empire. We will see a staircase of 856 steps that leads to the temple of Bom Jesos, which is recognized as one of the most beautiful stairs in the world, we will see the castle where the first king of Portugal, Afonso don Henrique, was born, and where the words "Here was born Portugal" are inscribed on the fortress wall of the city. To make the acquaintance complete, you can try the traditional dishes of this region - goat in wine, stewed veal or "Bif 5 peppers", as well as a unique green wine that is found only in this region.