Is Braga older than Lisbon?

To begin with, a bit of history couldn't be missing, as Braga is the oldest city in Portugal. Its original name was Bracara Augusta, having been founded by Romans in the year 16 BC! Even though Braga is not very big, it is known as the “Rome of Portugal” because of its more than 30 churches.



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Braga is known as the place where the Visigoths renounced the Arian and Priscillianist heresies against Christ's divinity and against sensual pleasures. It was taken by the Moors in 716 and recaptured by Ferdinand I, king of Castile and Leon, in 1040. From 1093 to 1147 it was the seat of the Portuguese court.

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(Portuguese 'brag? ) noun. a city in N Portugal: capital of the Roman province of Lusitania; 12th-century cathedral, seat of the Primate of Portugal.

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Braga is situated in the northwestern corner of Portugal, not far away from the Spanish border. A city that is famous for its historic monuments, eye-catching landscapes, and quiet charm, Braga has a rich history dating back 2000 years.

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Braga is regarded as the religious centre of Portugal and is a fascinating city that combines a proud history with outstanding tourist attractions. It was in Braga that the first cathedral of Portugal was constructed (in 1089), and was the seat of power of Pedro de Braga (1035 - 1096), the first bishop of Portugal.

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Yes, Portugal is indeed older than Spain. Portugal's independence was declared in 1139, while Spain didn't become an independent state until 1492.

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