Private tour in Braga Magda M
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Magda M.
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Hello, I'm Magda, I'm passionate about my hometown Porto, its History, Art and Heritage! I would be very pleased to show you my beloved Porto, the city where I was born and raised, and where I have developed my professional background. I graduated in History of Art at University of Porto. My first job was as a teacher of History in a few Public High Schools in Portugal. Afterwards I worked in contemporary art galleries for almost a decade and lately worked 5 years as a bookseller at the so-called most beautiful bookshop in the world. My main interests are Art, Architecture and History. I also love the curiosities and legends of this town, Portuguese genuine traditions, our gastronomical specialities and wines. Since 2022, I have been working as a tour guide and the experience of sharing and exchanging knowledge with people from different cultures and backgrounds has been so personally rewarding and it is the reason why I am doing it in a full time basis. All tours can be customised according to your preferences and I welcome your wishes to plan a completely new tour (you can send me also an enquiry in order to visit other towns in Portugal, for instance: Guimarães, Braga, Viana do Castelo, Coimbra or Aveiro or regions like Douro Valley and Côa Valley). As our most remarkable 20th century woman novelist, Agustina Bessa-Luis, once said (and she chose Porto to live): "Porto is not a place, is a feeling. " Therefore, I invite you to come into my favorite streets, museums and views in Porto, also unveiling the unique character of its inhabitants. Degree in History of Art, Faculty of Humanities, University of Porto Guide Licensed by Tourism of Portugal (RNAAT), with all the mandatory insurances required. I am not a driver but I can secure transportation and professional drivers for the tours.
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Welcome to Braga, the oldest Portuguese city. Bracara Augusta was founded by Roman emperor Augustus, in the year 16-15 BC, center of a territory between rivers Neiva and Ave, controlled by an indigenous people named the bracari (celtic). Following the Vitruvian typical orthogonal plan, created in a magical and religious way, refounded after a ray has fallen(we'll see inscription), no less than six roman viae interconnected the Roman state and Bracara Augusta, bearing the ancient Latin civilization to the capital of the new-founded province of Gallaecia. Successively taken by the Suevi (5th century) and the Visigoths (585), Braga was the Suevi Kingdom's capital. From mid 11th to mid 12thcentury, Braga was the major city in the north of Portugal. Its large cathedral (1089) was in accordance with the town's size and importance. Braga, renowned as "the capital of the Baroque" is famous for its baroque period artwork. Today a vibrant city, with an important university, awarded as a Sustainable Green Destination.
10a.m.-Arco da Porta Nova Biscainhos Museum (visit) Pópulo Church and Convent Braga Town Hall Cathedral of Braga (visit) Santa Cruz Church Coimbras House Church of the Hospital S. Marcos Raio Palace 12p.m.-Fountain of the Idol (visit) Arcada da Lapa: Coffee Break Tower of the City Santa Bárbara Garden 1p.m.-Arco da Porta Nova – End of the tour This tour in Braga is totally customizable (duration, number of travelers, monuments to visit). Please feel free to send a message. Thank you!
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Arco da Porta Nova, Rua Dom Diogo de Sousa, Braga, Portugal
Arco da Porta Nova, Rua Dom Diogo de Sousa, Braga (monumental arch of the city entrance)
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