An 18^th-Century Manor Begins Romance in Beautiful Braga

Close to one of Portugal�s most photographed sites is Castelo do Bom Jesus, set in woods high above Portugal's city of Braga on the summit of Monte Bom Jesus. At the beginning of the 18^th century, the Archbishop of Braga ordered an imposing stairway of granite and white alabaster built from the town to the church, now a pilgrimage site. Under Swiss architect Ernest Karrody, Castelo do Bom Jesus was modernized in the early 20^th century. More recently it was refurbished and adapted to create the richly romantaic hotel it is today.

This magnificent manor is surrounded by a romantic park, with trees, lakes, and fountains. Peacocks strut in the gardens but are silent at night. Its elevated location affords guests lovely panoramic views. Guests also enjoy a heated swimming pool, restful lounges, elegant dining room and bar.

Guests can easily travel to Porto, about an hour away, and to the commercial corridor between the two cities where most of Portugal�s industrial wealth is created.

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