Fountain of the Idol, Braga

Name: Fountain of the Idol
Address: Braga, Portugal

#30 among attractions in Braga

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The Fountain of the Idol is a Roman fountain located in the civil parish of São José de São Lázaro, in the municipality of Braga, northern Portugal. Located in the former territory of the Callaici Bracari, the granite rock fountain/spring has Latin inscriptions, dedicated to the Gallaecian and Lusitanian gods Tongoenabiagus and Nabia. ()

Local name: Fonte do Ídolo Coordinates: 41°32'56"N, 8°25'19"W

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São José de São LázaroBraga Portugal

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Fountain of the Idol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1470 ftW
Cathedral with Gothic and Baroque features
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~1440 ftNW
Garden, Park
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~1090 ftN
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Museum, Baroque architecture, Architecture
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0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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~1500 ftW
Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fountain of the Idol?

Nearby attractions include Theatre Circo, Braga (2 min walk), Raio Palace, Braga (2 min walk), Holy Cross Church, Braga (4 min walk), Residence of the Crivos, Braga (4 min walk).

How to get to Fountain of the Idol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fountain of the Idol:

Bus

João XXI-I (8 min walk)
Central de Camionagem (13 min walk)

Train

Braga (17 min walk)