Manor palace built between 1420 and 1433 for D. Afonso, 1st Duke of Bragança. Listed as a National Monument since 1910, it's now one of the most visited museums in Portugal, showcasing collections of tapestries, furniture, paintings, sculpture and weapons from the 17th and 18th centuries. It also includes a wing used as an official residence of the Presidency of the Republic.
Listen to the story, told by Afonso
Included in the 24-hour pass (3 €).
- Opening hours
- Daily, 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30); closed on 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May and 25 December
- Address
- Rua Conde Dom Henrique, 4800-412 Guimarães
- Phone
- 253 412 273
- Official website
- pacodosduques.gov.pt
Source: www.museusemonumentos.pt
Ask Afonso about Paço dos Duques de Bragança
The history, what to see inside, how to get there, where to eat nearby…
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Buses that stop nearby
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