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Chafariz da Praça da República

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👍👍 Beautiful fountain in the middle of a great square. This is the very center of Braga, so there are a lot of people all the time. The fountain is surrounded by restaurants, shopping malls and stores. A great place to spend some time, grab some lunch watching the water dance and people pass by. People often mention Braga, Beautiful, city, fountain, center, restaurants, square, beautiful, nice, para,


Address

Praça da República, 4700-328 Braga, Portugal

Website

www.cm-braga.pt

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (3.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: (Good Friday), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: (Holy Saturday), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Sunday: (Easter), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ

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  • 5/5 Tassia A. 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful fountain in the middle of a great square. This is the very center of Braga, so there are a lot of people all the time. The fountain is surrounded by restaurants, shopping malls and stores. A great place to spend some time, grab some lunch watching the water dance and people pass by.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francisco B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Fountain of the Republic Square is located in the eastern part of the Republic Square former Queen's Square, in front of the old Steps of the County in the parish of Santa Maria Maior, in the County and District of Viana do Castelo. This is a Renaissance fountain, the last of a set of three monumental projects carried out by the Portuense construction site João Lopes o Velho in Minho and Galicia. It will have replaced an older source where the flowerbeds, Fernão Anes (1512) and João Gonçalves (1523), would have worked. Of great decorative richness this is a copy of the fountain of Caminha, since it was created by the same bricklayer, having served as a building model according to the contract. The date of construction is indicated on a base frieze, now almost illegible. The similarities are considerable, even in the protective railing that in Viana's disappeared in the early twentieth century, unlike Caminha's. Together with that fountain and that of Pontevedra, both constitute some of the most representative works of João Lopes, being the three largest, with clear urbanistic character and iconographic sense. (Original) O Chafariz da Praça da República está localizado na parte oriental da praça da República antiga praça da Rainha, em frente aos antigos Passos do Concelho na freguesia de Santa Maria Maior, no Concelho e Distrito de Viana do Castelo. Este é um chafariz renascentista, o último de um conjunto de três projetos monumentais realizado pelo canteiro Portuense João Lopes o Velho no Minho e na Galiza. Terá substituído uma fonte mais antiga em que teriam trabalhado os canteiros, Fernão Anes (1512) e João Gonçalves (1523). De grande riqueza decorativa este constitui-se como uma cópia do chafariz de Caminha, uma vez que fora criado pelo mesmo pedreiro, tendo servido de modelo de construção conforme o contrato. A data da construção está indicada num friso da base, hoje quase ilegível. As semelhanças são consideráveis, inclusive no gradeamento protetor que no de Viana desapareceu no início do século XX, ao contrário do de Caminha. Juntamente com aquele chafariz e o de Pontevedra, ambos constituem alguns dos trabalhos mais representativos de João Lopes, sendo os três de maiores dimensões, com claro carácter urbanístico e sentido iconográfico.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 FERNANDO BARRANTES F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) IT IS THE BRAGA NEURALGICAL CENTER, THE SOURCE WAS NOT OPERATING ON MY VISIT. THE AREA IS VERY BEAUTIFUL WITH LARGE AND TREATED AVENUES ON ONE SIDE AND NARROW STREETS AND STREETS TO THE OTHER. SEPARATE TWO ZONES WELL DIFFERENTIATED FROM BRAGA. (Original) ES EL CENTRO NEURÁLGICO DE BRAGA, LA FUENTE NO ESTABA EN FUNCIONAMIENTO EN MI VISITA. LA ZONA ES MUY BONITA CON AMPLIAS Y ARBOLADAS AVENIDAS A UN LADO Y ESTRECHA CALLES Y CALLEJUELAS AL OTRO. SEPARA DOS ZONAS BIÉN DIFERENCIADAS DE BRAGA.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 balkumar p. 2 years ago on Google
    It is open park and center of Braga. Good area to have a coffee.

  • 5/5 Luís T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good decoration and lighting (Original) Boa decoração e iluminação

  • 5/5 João M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful place, not too much crowded even at 5 pm

  • 5/5 Pedro M. 2 years ago on Google
    A Great Place To Visit

  • 5/5 Vassilis P. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful city of Braga. This is the Central square with the fountain during a small shower rain. Two complete and beautiful rainbows appeared! There are plenty of nice restaurants and cafe you can visit. There is also a small playground for kids to enjoy their time. If you ever visit Braga you cannot miss this!

  • 5/5 Dina A. 3 years ago on Google
    Adorable place to spend time with family or even alone. Well kept, clean and beautiful.

  • 5/5 Antonina L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Percent of Braga. Beautiful (Original) Cento da cidade de Braga. Lindíssimo.

  • 5/5 j s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful to see (Original) Bonito de se ver

  • 5/5 Richard R. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful city square with tremendous views all around. A wonderful fountain, but it isn't always running, but when it does, it has nice water displays. Lots of cafes, shops, historical churches and monuments, and other touristy things nearby. A must see!

  • 5/5 claudilene s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful Mt Adoreiii (Original) Mt lindoo Adoreiii

  • 4/5 Victor V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Currently... (Original) Atualmente...

  • 5/5 Isabel C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Braga, beautiful city! (Original) Braga, cidade lindíssima!

  • 5/5 Diego Fagundes M. 4 years ago on Google
    Top

  • 5/5 ANTONIO MANUEL FERREIRA B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The true city center of Braga, better known as "Arcada". (Original) O verdadeiro centro da cidade de Braga, mais conhecido por "Arcada".

  • 5/5 Douglas I. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place with a friendly people, been twice and never disappointed

  • 5/5 Christos D. 2 years ago on Google
    The heart of Braga!!!!

  • 5/5 Filipe D. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool Fountain, its good in the summer

  • 5/5 Mário B. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful fountain in the city center, bringing a fresh ambience to one if the ends of Republica square.

  • 5/5 Sira J. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool place to walk around and relax

  • 5/5 Han viet k. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice square

  • 4/5 Tommy G. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place, especially at night!

  • 5/5 Isabella G. 1 year ago on Google
    There's always a crowd here in the weekends. It's lovely to see people gathering and to see families out enjoying the fresh air. The past two weekends, there's been live music and traditional dancing, too. Lovely to see the community partake!

  • 5/5 Tania João A. 1 year ago on Google
    In the heart of the center of Braga, nice place, cool for walk or relax.

  • 4/5 R 10 months ago on Google
    Pretty to walk around! They seem to be setting up for a festival this weekend (today is June 13) and it looks like it'll be fun! Lots of cafes, restaurants, shops, around this cute little town of Braga.

  • 5/5 Silvia N. 10 months ago on Google
    Central square, the main place of all events in the city. During the winter, used for the Christmas tree, during Sao João fest for the statue of the Saint. Beautiful fountain and lovely well maintained green area. Top place for the Braga.

  • 5/5 Milu Lurdes C. 10 months ago on Google
    Always a delight and something happening in Braga Historical center. Made the move to Braga 3yrs ago..still in love and glad I made the move from Toronto, Canada

  • 5/5 Jeff W. 9 months ago on Google
    It is wonderful landmark in the middle of the city. Often ground zero for many cultural events.

  • 4/5 Kristen W. 10 months ago on Google
    Very pretty and clean and in the middle of many restaurants and shops.

  • 4/5 Nuno C. 8 months ago on Google
    Fountain in the center of Braga, with surrounding gardens as well many cafe and restaurants.

  • 4/5 TARI O. 11 months ago on Google
    This place is good to have a cup of coffee in the afternoon. The sunlight is very nice here, also you have a Mac Donald that make easy to eat something during your visit🍟🍔

  • 5/5 FRANCISCO ANTONIO S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place to relax, with several historic cafés and restaurants, right in the city center. (Original) Local agradável para descontrair, com vários cafés e restaurantes históricos, bem no centro da cidade.

  • 5/5 neusa f. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and wonderful place !!! (Original) Lugar lindo e maravilhoso!!!

  • 5/5 Carlos S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fabulous. Beautiful space of water and light. (Original) Fabuloso. Bonito espaço de água e luz.

  • 4/5 Natascha G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food, super nice service (Original) Leckeres essen, super netter service

  • 4/5 Brian B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Seen at night it is very lively. Cafes and restaurants are plentiful on Braga's largest square. (Original) Vu de nuit c'est très animés. Les cafés et restaurants sont nombreux sur la plus grande place de Braga.

  • 5/5 Elisabeth Lopes Da S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant in the evening (Original) Agréable le soir

  • 5/5 Paulo O. 3 years ago on Google
    Ótimo local de passagem. Belo jardim.

  • 4/5 Raphal p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very charming town (Original) Ville très charmante

  • 4/5 Sara O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) central area of ​​the city beautiful. With lots of life, churches, gardens, restaurants and cafes to visit. The city is very clean and facing tourism. (Original) Zona central de bonita da cidade. Com muita vida, igrejas, jardins, restaurantes e cafés a visitar. A cidade está muito limpa e virada para o turismo.

  • 5/5 Heraldo A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice (Original) Agradável

  • 5/5 Johannes 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very nice place to walk around. (Original) Um lugar muito agradável para passear.

  • 4/5 Daniel S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and big. It’s a pity they don’t change the arrangement of lights or water jets ... but I recommend (Original) Bonito e grande. É pena não mudarem a disposição nas luzes ou dos jatos da água...mas recomendo

  • 5/5 Denise W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Braga tourist spot very busy and lively. In any season. (Original) Ponto turístico de Braga bem movimentado e animado. Em qualquer estação do ano.

  • 5/5 Adriana S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love this place (Original) Amo esse lugar🥰

  • 5/5 Marcelo L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful square with a lot of history, great to spend the late afternoon or night with friends (Original) Praça linda com muita história, ótima para passar a final de é tarde ou a noite com amigos

  • 5/5 José Salvador Souza J. 5 years ago on Google
    Top

  • 4/5 CARLOS ROBERTO M. 5 years ago on Google
    VERY GOOD!!!

  • 5/5 Miguel A. 4 years ago on Google
    Central place in Braga.

  • 5/5 Luiz S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful for photos (Original) Lindo para fotos

  • 5/5 armando jorge V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Centennial Square Braga living room (Original) Praça centenária Sala de visita Braga

  • 5/5 Sandra M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved it (Original) Adorei

  • 5/5 clara antunes f. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love this place (Original) J'adore cette place

  • 5/5 Luis Paulo Alcantara de P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Most beautiful place in the world (Original) Lugar mais lindo do mundo

  • 5/5 Diário Europeu Djou e Matheus d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful (Original) Maravilhosa

  • 5/5 Victor López S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice fountain that playing with its countless bles jets makes great variety of composi tions with water, curious and refreshing spec taculo if you get close to her and they get you some nas droplets of water because I cloth the heat that has ce in the middle of summer in the beautiful city of Braga, located in the famous Plaza de la Republi ca, the nerve center of the city full of monuments and shops of all kinds. for a relaxing walk and eat a good he side. (Original) Bonita fuente que jugando con sus innumera bles chorros hace gran variedad de composi ciones con el agua,curioso y refrescante espec taculo si te pones cerca de ella y te llegan algu nas gotitas de agua porque tela el calor que ha ce en pleno verano en la preciosa ciudad de Braga.Situada en la famosa plaza de la Republi ca,pleno centro neurálgico de la ciudad lleno de monumentos y comercios de todo tipo.Ideal para un paseo relajante y comerse un buen he lado.

  • 5/5 Matheus G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) beautiful (Original) Bonito

  • 1/5 Rui Filipe de Oliveira Pereira L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) is always off (Original) está sempre desligado

  • 5/5 Paula O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Meeting place, promenade, passage. Place for many events, with a very pleasant and extensive pedestrian area (Original) Local de encontro, passeio, passagem. Local de muitos eventos, com uma área pedonal muito agradável e extensa

  • 5/5 Wajdy O. 4 years ago on Google
    It's amazing

  • 5/5 Flávio G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place to stroll and have a good time with the family. Good spaces, pastries and cafes (Original) Local muito agradável para passear e passar bons momentos com a família. Bons espaços, pastelarias e cafés

  • 5/5 Rui F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great location (Original) Excelente local

  • 5/5 Pablo B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An essential site (Original) Un sitio imprescindible

  • 5/5 mario l. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Bonito lugar


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