Monastery of Dumio, Braga

Name: Monastery of Dumio
Address: Braga, Portugal

#40 among attractions in Braga

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The Monastery of Dumio, is a former paleo-Christian monastery in the civil parish of Dume, municipality of Braga, in northwestern Portugal. Originally a Roman villa, it was the base of a basilica by Suebi tribes, and later Christian monastery headed by Martin of Braga in the 6th century. The re-discovery of the Roman ruins in the late 20th century resulted in archaeological excavations that unearthed its former use. ()

Local name: Mosteiro de Dume Coordinates: 41°34'2"N, 8°26'8"W

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Monastery of Dumio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estádio Municipal de Braga, Braga Cathedral, Episcopal Palace, Chapel of São Frutuoso.

0.4 miSE
Outdoor activities, Football, Sport venue
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Cathedral with Gothic and Baroque features
Braga Cathedral, Braga
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1.2 miSE
Palace
Episcopal Palace, Braga
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0.5 miS
Church, Pre-romanesque architecture
Chapel of São Frutuoso, Braga
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1.1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museu dos Biscainhos, Braga
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1.2 miSE
Garden, Park
Garden of Santa Barbara, Braga
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1.3 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Nogueira da Silva Museum, Braga
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1.3 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Capela dos Coimbras, Braga
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1.3 miSE
Church
Congregados Basilica, Braga
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1.4 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre Circo, Braga
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1.2 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museu da Imagem, Braga
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How to get to Monastery of Dumio by public transport?

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Central de Camionagem (25 min walk)