Description of the attraction
On the Republic Square, which is in the center of Braga, stands the Torri di Menagena tower, the surviving part of Braga's castle.
Braga Castle - a fortress and defensive line of the city, was built in the middle of the 11th century, the perimeter of the fortress walls exceeded 2,000 m. Initially, an army was stationed in the castle, and it was a refuge for those who lived in the citadel in the event of a siege of the city. The ancient castle, now completely destroyed, was rectangular in shape, there were towers at each top. The gates and towers along the perimeter of the building have survived to this day, and the most outstanding of them is the watchtower of Torri di Menagene.
Over the centuries, changes took place in the castle, something was completed, something was destroyed, but the tower of Torri di Menagene managed to survive. The facade of the tower is lined with granite masonry, the building is finished with rounded merlons. The walls of the tower with loopholes are made in the Gothic style, there are also hinged loopholes in the corners. The height of the tower is about 30 m, and the first floor is higher than the others. Through an arched doorway, we get inside. A staircase with two flights leads to the observation deck. Above the door is the coat of arms of King Dinish, and his coat of arms is also on the western facade of the tower. Inside, the tower is divided into separate spaces that are connected by a wooden staircase. Floor finish - parquet, ceiling finish - wood.
In 1910 the Torri di Menagene tower and some sections of the castle were declared a National Monument, and in 1996 the tower was completely renovated.
Reviews
| All reviews 5 Andrey 2013-12-04 10:31:15 PM
Tower of Torri di Menagen I have seen many beautiful places, but the Tower of Torri di Menagene is something special. Compared to her, you feel like an ant. And this is not upsetting at all, because it is located in such a majestic building, it is delightful. Inside the tower, the decoration is so grandiose … Can't describe … You immediately understand that this is n …
