Facts About Easter Festival (Holy Week) in Braga, Portugal

The ancient city of Braga in the region Porto e Norte famously known as Rome of Portugal. During Semana Santa,The religious power base city is decorated, providing a festive atmosphere throughout motifs related to the occasion and the procession, street-side are filled with flowers and lights and holds one of the world’s great Easter celebrations. 

Important: Book hotel before if you want to take part in Braga during Holy Week.< Location: Braga, Portugal. Celebrations are centred on Sé Cathedral.

Dates: Easter week ( 2- 5 April 2015)

Local attractions of Braga:

• In addition to holy week, it is especially recommended to visitors to see the monuments, gardens and streets of the historic city center of Braga.
• visit to the sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte. Being a grandiose work of the architect Carlos Amarante, begun in 1784 and completed in 1811, the Bom Jesus do Monte is unique in the world.

More info: Turismo de Portugal (www.visitportugal.com)