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Museu dos Biscainhos

Rua dos Biscainhos, Braga 4700-415, Portugal
253 204 650
Ranked #4 of 8 attractions in Braga
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Museums
Most recent review
- 8 Apr 2012
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Espinho, Aveiro, Portugal
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Well preserved and very educational for the written explanation about everyday life in the XVII/XVIII centuries. More

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Ghent, Belgium
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42 reviews 42 reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

If you ever wondered how nobility lived in Portugal some centuries ago, than take a look in this palace. Especially the gardens are very nice. Some parts are still being renovated, nevertheless the rooms that are already finished are worth visiting. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

This is a beautifully preserved mansion and gardens hidden behind high walls in the centre of Braga. If you don't speak Portuguese, you only have an English leaflet to explain each of the rooms which are all furnished with original period furniture. We speak some Portuguese and found that the guide had some very interesting insights and comments of his... More

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Brasilia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011
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You can visit the home and gardens of a Portuguese noble family of the region. The place is well preserved and entrance includes usually someone to guide you around and explain stuff (usually they don't speak English but they can give you some explanations in written format). The palace house is nice and still has furniture of the time period...... More

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Vila Nova de Famalicao, Portugal
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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Pontevedra
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2010
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