Holy Cross Church, Braga

Name: Holy Cross Church
Address: Largo Engenheiro Carlos Amarante 11, Braga, 4700-308, Portugal
Telephone: +351 253 205 900

#23 among attractions in Braga

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Facts and practical information

The Holy Cross Church in Portuguese, Igreja de Santa Cruz is a Portuguese 17th century church in Braga, Portugal, dedicated to the Holy Cross. ()

Local name: Igreja de Santa Cruz Coordinates: 41°32'58"N, 8°25'27"W

Address

Largo Engenheiro Carlos Amarante 11São José de São LázaroBraga 4700-308 Portugal

Contact

+351 253 205 900

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Holy Cross Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Braga Cathedral, Episcopal Palace, Museu dos Biscainhos, Garden of Santa Barbara.

~810 ftW
Cathedral with Gothic and Baroque features
Braga Cathedral, Braga
4 min walk • Braga Cathedral, known as Sé de Braga, stands as a timeless testament to the religious and architectural heritage of Braga, Portugal. As the oldest cathedral in the country, its foundations date back to the 12th century, embodying Romanesque style with subsequent...
~890 ftNW
Palace
Episcopal Palace, Braga
5 min walk • The Episcopal Palace of Braga, a majestic architectural gem, stands proudly in the historical city of Braga, Portugal. This palace, which has served as the residence of the Archbishops of Braga for centuries, is a monument to religious and political power, reflecting...
~1650 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museu dos Biscainhos, Braga
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Braga, Portugal, the Museu dos Biscainhos is a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This historical museum is housed in a stunning 17th-century Baroque palace that was once the residence of the Biscainhos family.
~870 ftNW
Garden, Park
Garden of Santa Barbara, Braga
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Braga, Portugal, the Garden of Santa Barbara presents a picturesque escape from the urban bustle, offering visitors a serene blend of historical charm and natural beauty. This enchanting park, with its meticulously manicured flowerbeds...
~1110 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Nogueira da Silva Museum, Braga
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~190 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Capela dos Coimbras, Braga
1 min walk • The Chapel of the Coimbras is a Manueline chapel located in the civil parish of São João do Souto, in the municipality of Braga. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.
~970 ftNE
Church
Congregados Basilica, Braga
5 min walk • The Congregados Basilica in Portuguese, Igreja dos Congregados is a Portuguese 18th-century baroque Basilica in Braga, Portugal.
~400 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre Circo, Braga
2 min walk • The Theatre Circo is a 20th-century, Portuguese revivalist theatre, in the civil parish of São João do Souto, municipality of Braga.
~560 ftSE
Museum, Baroque architecture, Architecture
Raio Palace, Braga
3 min walk • The Palace of Raio is a Baroque era residence in the urbanized area of the municipality of Braga, in the civil parish of São José de São Lázaro.
~1480 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museu da Imagem, Braga
8 min walk • The Image Museum or in Portuguese Museu da Imagem is located in Braga, Portugal and is dedicated to photography. The collection is one of the largest and most important in Portugal.
~850 ftW
Church
Misericórdia Church, Braga
5 min walk • The Misericórdia is a church located in Sé, Braga, Portugal. Built in 1562 it is considered the most important legacy of the Renaissance period in the city, despite the profound changes it suffered in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Holy Cross Church?

Nearby attractions include Capela dos Coimbras, Braga (1 min walk), Residence of the Crivos, Braga (2 min walk), Theatre Circo, Braga (2 min walk), Museu Pio XII, Braga (3 min walk).

How to get to Holy Cross Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Holy Cross Church:

Bus

João XXI-I (11 min walk)
Central de Camionagem (11 min walk)

Train

Braga (14 min walk)