Raio Palace, Braga

Name: Raio Palace
Address: Rua do Raio 383, Braga, 4710-923, Portugal

#15 among attractions in Braga

Top attraction, Museum, Baroque architecture, Architecture

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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. It is an example of the late Baroque, early Rococo style of decoration by Portuguese architect André Soares, notable for his influence in the northern Baroque movement. ()

Local name: Palácio do Raio Opened: 1754 (270 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 41°32'54"N, 8°25'22"W

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Rua do Raio 383São José de São LázaroBraga 4710-923 Portugal

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Raio Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1330 ftNW
Cathedral with Gothic and Baroque features
Braga Cathedral, Braga
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Episcopal Palace, Braga
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Museu dos Biscainhos, Braga
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~1430 ftNW
Garden, Park
Garden of Santa Barbara, Braga
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~1340 ftN
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Nogueira da Silva Museum, Braga
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~740 ftNW
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Capela dos Coimbras, Braga
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~1050 ftN
Church
Congregados Basilica, Braga
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~400 ftN
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.
~1970 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museu da Imagem, Braga
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~1380 ftNW
Church
Misericórdia Church, Braga
7 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.
0.4 miNW
Church
Pópulo Church, Braga
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Raio Palace?

Nearby attractions include Fountain of the Idol, Braga (2 min walk), Theatre Circo, Braga (2 min walk), Holy Cross Church, Braga (3 min walk), Residence of the Crivos, Braga (4 min walk).

How to get to Raio Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Raio Palace:

Bus

João XXI-I (9 min walk)
Central de Camionagem (14 min walk)

Train

Braga (16 min walk)