Municipal Square, in Braga
The Braga City Council is located in Praça do Município, in the parish of Sé, city and municipality of Braga, northern Portugal.
The current Town Hall was built in the 18th century on the proposal of the then Archbishop of Braga, D. José de Bragança, brother of João V of Portugal.
The current Town Hall was built in the 18th century on the proposal of the then Archbishop of Braga, D. José de Bragança, brother of João V of Portugal.
The Characteristics of the Building
The building, considered by some experts to be one of the most notable examples of Baroque architecture in the Iberian Peninsula, was built on the site of the old bullring.
The project was designed by Braga architect André Soares, being his only work duly documented in the city.
Although its construction began in 1753, it was only completely finished in 1865.
The project was designed by Braga architect André Soares, being his only work duly documented in the city.
Although its construction began in 1753, it was only completely finished in 1865.
Classification
It has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since 2002.
