Museu D. Diogo de Sousa - Museum of Archeology

Museu D. Diogo de Sousa is Braga's premier archaeological museum, named after the 16th-century archbishop who modernized the city. Its collection spans millennia, from Paleolithic tools to Roman inscriptions and medieval tombstones. The museum is housed in a modern building with spacious galleries that allow visitors to trace the history of the Minho region. Highlights include a large collection of Roman milestones from the Via Nova road, intricate mosaics, and funerary stelae. The museum also features a lapidary garden with stone artifacts. It's a quiet, educational stop for history enthusiasts, located near the city center and the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary.

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• See Roman milestones from the Via Nova, a major Roman road
• View intricate Roman mosaics and funerary stelae
• Explore the lapidary garden with stone artifacts
• Trace the region's history from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages

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Ways to visit Museu D. Diogo de Sousa - Museum of Archeology

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Know before you go

• Plan at least 1.5 hours to see the exhibits and garden.
• Photography is allowed without flash in most areas.
• Audioguides are available in Portuguese and English.
• The museum is a short bus ride from Bom Jesus do Monte; combine visits.

A bit of history

Founded in 1918, the museum is named after Archbishop Diogo de Sousa (1461–1532), who revitalized Braga during the Renaissance. Its collection grew from local excavations and donations, focusing on the region's archaeological heritage.