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Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum of Archaeology
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The Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum of Archaeology offers a journey through northern Portugal's ancient past. Housed in a modern building, its collections span the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages, with a strong focus on the Roman period when Braga (Bracara Augusta) was a provincial capital. Visitors can examine Iron Age goldwork, Roman tombstones, and intricate floor mosaics from local villas. The museum's name honors a 16th-century archbishop who promoted archaeological study. It's a quiet, well-organized space ideal for history enthusiasts.
Don't miss
- Roman mosaic fragments from the ancient city of Bracara Augusta
- Prehistoric stone tools and ceramics from regional excavations
- Epigraphic collection of Roman altars and funerary inscriptions
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Ways to visit Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum of Archaeology
You can visit Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum of Archaeology on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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