Casa dos Biscaínhos / Palácio dos Biscaínhos
This is a noble house, from the XVII century. The first floor has 7 rooms from which the azulejos room and the dining-room stand out for its decoration with XVIII and XIX century works. The classification includes the gardens, the orchard and the wall. Presently, the Biscaínhos Museum is here.
Contacts
Rua dos Biscaínhos
4700-415,Braga
- tel:253204650253204650
- email: [email protected]
- website: https://museudosbiscainhos.gov.pt/
- social network: https://www.facebook.com/museubiscainhos/
- 2.00€
- Cash
- Difficult external parking
- Palaces & Mansions
- Visitable (no guide), Shop
Characteristics
- tuesday: 10:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- wednesday: 10:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- thursday: 10:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- friday: 10:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- saturday: 10:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
- sunday: 10:00-12:30, 14:00-17:30
opening hours
Monuments near Casa dos Biscaínhos / Palácio dos Biscaínhos
Cruzeiro do Campo das Carvalheiras
An imposing cross located at the centre of the Campo das Carvalheiras, next to the historical area of the city.
Arco da Porta Nova
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Capela da Glória
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Capela de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
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Capela dos Fundadores ou dos Reis
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Casa das Paivas ou Casa da Roda
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