Illustrated Postcards: Braga
A remembrance from the Portugal of the past. In the image, we can see "Praça Velha", in the historical center of Braga.
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Braga is a Portuguese city located in the North of Portugal. It is the central region of Minho. Braga has a history that goes back two millennia. It is part of Ancient Rome, when it was founded in 16 BC as Bracara Augusta in honor of the Roman emperor Augustus (r. 27 BC – 14 AD). It has a vast cultural heritage which includes the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary (UNESCO World Heritage Site). In 2012 it was distinguished as a European Capital of Youth and in 2018 it was European City of Sport. In 2019, with the title of UNESCO Creative City, Braga was elected the second Best European Destination of the Year in the Media Arts category.
Porta Nova Arch – Braga, Portugal (Front) (20th Century) by Fotografia Nacional - Chãos - BragaVirtual Museum of Lusophony
The Arch of the New Gate (Arco da Porta Nova), in the historic center of Braga.
Sé Primaz – Braga, Portugal (Front) (20th Century) by Luvaria Monteiro Edition, BragaVirtual Museum of Lusophony
Braga's Cathedral is one of the oldest churches in Portugal. Its documented history goes back to the work of the first bishop, D. Pedro de Braga, and corresponds to the restoration of the Episcopal See in 1070, of which little remains are preserved.
Church of Santa Cruz – Braga, Portugal (Front) (20th Century) by Manuel Carneiro Editor - BragaVirtual Museum of Lusophony
The Santa Cruz Church was built in the 17th century, in Mannerist Baroque style. The nave, which is very high, is formed by a split stone vault. The interior of the church was designed by Frei José de Santo António Vilaça.
Remedios Square and S. Marcos Hospital – Braga, Portugal (Front) (20th Century) by Manuel Carneiro Editor - BragaVirtual Museum of Lusophony
The Convent of Remedies gave its name to the square in which it was located, occupying the eastern side of the block. It collapsed in a fire in the early 20th century. Today, the square is called Largo Carlos Amarante. The São Marcos Hospital, whose facade we see, operated in Braga from 1508 to 2011.
Mousinho d'Albuquerque Square – Braga, Portugal (Front) (20th Century) by Manuel Carneiro Editor - BragaVirtual Museum of Lusophony
The Mousinho D´Albuquerque square was opened in 1725, at the initiative of the then Archbishop of Braga, D. Rodrigo de Moura Teles, designed by the architect Manuel Pinto de Vilalobos. It is located in the parish of São Vicente.
This collection was developed after the project "Illustrated Postcards: Towards a Socio-Semiotic of Image and of Imaginarium", reference PTDC/CCI/72770/2006.
Cover photo: Tiago Vieira da Silva
REFERENCES:
Martins, M. L. (Org.). (2007). The illustrated postcards: for a socio-semiotic of the image and the imaginary. [Blog]. Retrieved from http://postaisilustrados.blogspot.com/
Martins, M. L. & Oliveira, M. (Cords.) (2011). Portugal Ilustrado em postais: Bragança, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Viseu, Portalegre. Braga: Universidade do Minho - Centro de Estudos de Comunicação e Sociedade (CECS). Retrieved from http://repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt/handle/1822/36492
Municipality of Braga. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.cm-braga.pt/en
Pinto, S. S. (1959). Guia de Braga - Arte e Turismo. Braga: Câmara Municipal de Braga.
Regedor, M. (2008). Postal a Postal. Retrieved
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Cover photo: Houses near the "Arco da Porta Nova", in Braga | Tiago Vieira da Silva
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