Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum, Museum in Braga, Portugal
The Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum in Braga displays objects spanning from the Paleolithic period to the Middle Ages. The collection includes Roman artifacts, gravestones, everyday items, coins, jewelry, tools, pottery, carved stone stelae, and medieval burial remains, all arranged in spacious rooms with high ceilings and thick stone walls that allow visitors to move through the displays comfortably.
The museum opened in 1918 to display objects from excavations and artworks from different periods. In 1980 it was redesigned as a regional archaeology museum focused on local history, and in 2007 it moved to a modern building designed to present the collection clearly and comfortably.
The museum honors Diogo de Sousa, an archbishop who shaped Braga starting in 1512 through improvements to buildings and infrastructure. The exhibits connect this historical figure with objects that reveal how the city lived and changed over centuries.
The museum is located on Rua dos Bombeiros Voluntários, easily reached on foot or by car from the city center, and offers free entry for Portugal residents along with a small cafeteria to relax. Visitors can join guided tours, pay by card or cash, and purchase souvenirs at the shop.
The collection includes a remarkable granite sculpture of a warrior showing how ancient fighters looked and what armor they wore. This piece offers visitors a rare glimpse into the martial traditions and appearance of people from distant times.
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