Museu Pio XII, Braga

Name: Museu Pio XII
Address: Largo de Sao Tiago 47, Braga, 4700-039, Portugal
Telephone: +351 253 200 130

#36 among attractions in Braga

Museum, Specialty museum, Archaeological museum

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Facts and practical information

The Pius XII Museum is located in Braga, Portugal, in the same building of the Museum Medina, as the name from the Pope Pius XII. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°32'54"N, 8°25'32"W

Address

Largo de Sao Tiago 47CividadeBraga 4700-039 Portugal

Contact

+351 253 200 130

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Museu Pio XII – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~690 ftNW
Cathedral with Gothic and Baroque features
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~980 ftN
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~1500 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
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~1100 ftN
Garden, Park
Garden of Santa Barbara, Braga
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~650 ftNE
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Capela dos Coimbras, Braga
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~1520 ftNE
Church
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~900 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
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~810 ftE
Museum, Baroque architecture, Architecture
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~1240 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museu da Imagem, Braga
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~780 ftNW
Church
Misericórdia Church, Braga
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museu Pio XII open?

Museu Pio XII is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museu Pio XII?

Nearby attractions include Medina Museum, Braga (1 min walk), St Paul's Church, Braga (2 min walk), Holy Cross Church, Braga (3 min walk), Capela dos Coimbras, Braga (4 min walk).

How to get to Museu Pio XII by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museu Pio XII:

Train

Braga (12 min walk)

Bus

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