The hospital and the church of San Marcos form an architectural complex built in the 18th century under the project of Carlos Amarante, the architect who gives name to the square where this church and the church of the Holy Cross are located, which is also worth visit. They were built on an old 15th century convent founded by the bishop of Braga, Diogo Sousa, and which served as a shelter to assist the poor and pilgrims. The church has a single floor plan and its symmetrical façade, in baroque style, features the two bell towers that give greater verticality to the complex. On the balustrade there are twelve life-size statues of the apostles and in the center of them, inside a niche, a statue of Saint Mark carrying the miter and the crosier. At the top, inside the triangular finial, there is a crowned shield of Portugal and above it a large stone cross. The interior of the single-nave church is very spacious and bright, with vaulted ceilings and fresco paintings. In the main chapel of the church are the relics of Saint Mark, which according to legend were brought to Braga by a Templar knight in the 14th century. Today the premises of the old pilgrim hospital are a hotel and some businesses, with the church located in the center of the building. A beautiful baroque church where you can take the typical photo with the sign with the letters Braga or with angel wings.

Another picturesque location that should be visited located in the center of the old town

One of the most beautiful places in the city without a doubt. The place where it is located next to the letters of Braga and the church creates a beautiful postcard and one of the best places in all of Braga to visit.

One of the biggest in the city of Braga. Really nice inside and outside and a "must" if you visit the city.

Lovely church one of many in Braga.

Nice on the outside

The church appearances is impressive and the garden in front of church is nice and have the symbolic of BRAGA.

Good .

Quite a building

Beautiful

(Translated by Google) Magnificent set of: Church, gardens with colorful flowers, fountain and the symbol of the city with the letters s large size of the city of B R A G A. It is said that in the twelfth century a Templar Master moved the remains of San Marcos to this baroque church with a mixture of other styles, which has its name. Obligatory photos of all this beautiful set if you are going to visit Braga. (Original) Magnifico conjunto de: Iglesia, jardines con flores de colores, fuente y el símbolo de la ciudad con las letras s gran tamaño de la cuidad de B R A G A. Se dice que en el siglo XII un Maestre Templario, trasladó los restos de San Marcos a esta iglesia de estilo barroco con mezcla de otros estilos, la cual tiene su nombre. Fotos obligadas de todo este precioso conjunto si vas a visitar Braga.

(Translated by Google) Beautifully restored, the central façade, after it was handed over to the Hotal Vila Galé. An imposing building dating back to the 15th century but underwent construction to show this early Baroque style. An ex-libris of the city. (Original) Muito bem restaurada, a fachada central, depois que foi entregue a exploração ao Hotal Vila Galé. Imponente edifício que data já do Séc. XV mas que foi sofrendo obras até mostrar este estilo barroco adiantado. Um ex-libris da cidade.

(Translated by Google) Located in the city center, next to a large square, with a garden (Original) Situada en el centro de la ciudad, al lado de una plaza grande, con jardín

Bonita iglesia de estilo barroco, situada frente a una hermosa plaza

Historic space, very welcoming, excellent environment for unwinding and relaxing.