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To be done quickly by the way, for the form and not the substance.

Mar 2024 • Couples

If the facade is beautiful, the contents are forgotten 15 minutes after leaving the palace. A great void which testifies that time damages everything and that it slowly but surely empties our history of its meaning. Especially when everything is so poorly maintained and invested in by public authorities.

Written March 7, 2024

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Carlos Santos

Braga, Portugal33 contributions

The most spectacular baroque palace of Braga!

Jul 2015 • Solo

With a beautiful and richly decorated facade is a must visit of Braga. Soon will open the Museum of the Misericórdia de Braga, and finally we can visit the interior of this spectacular baroque/rocaille palace.

Written August 31, 2015

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letsdrinkwine

Cambridge, UK140 contributions

A beautiful facade

Jul 2022

It is a baroque building very close to the city centre, with a beautiful facade. Not much more to be said about it though

Written June 8, 2023

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Ron S

New York City, NY5,930 contributions

Palacio do Raio

Dec 2022

It's a beautiful edifice and pictures don't do it justice. Besides it's pretty difficult to catch a moment without a car or pedestrian spoiling the view.

Written January 14, 2023

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bas t

Brussels, Belgium1,998 contributions

short visit

Nov 2022

this is more about taking photos than the building its ok just for 5 minutes as its close to other attractions

Written November 19, 2022

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Madalyn H

Huddersfield, UK1,851 contributions

Interesting building

Sep 2021

An interesting and attractive building. Whilst we had not originally expected to enjoy the interior exhibitions these did help put some of the history of the city into perspective. Well labelled - with English captions.

Written October 7, 2021

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Antoine Pan

938 contributions

Nothing special

Oct 2019

Palacio do Raio has a beautiful outside, but nothing special inside and it costs 2 Euros. Not recommend for paying for the visit

Written October 11, 2019

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MC M

Sydney, Australia786 contributions

Stunning architecture

Jun 2017 • Friends

Otherwise known as The House of the Mexican, built in 1754-55 is stunningly beautiful in its purple glory.
It is cited that this main door and balcony are the finest examples of BRAGA civil architecture.
Easily accessible on a through traffic side street!
Vicki
Sydney
Australia

Written June 4, 2017

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zz5659

england33 contributions

Striking building

Oct 2016 • Couples

This is a majestic building in the centre of Braga. The interior is just as impressive as the outside.

Written November 5, 2016

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LeonelSimoes

Lisbon, Portugal155 contributions

Unexpected and beautiful

Oct 2015 • Couples

There is no indication of this palace anywhere, and yet I think it is a must see, a beautiful and well preserved palace

Written October 15, 2015

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