Monday 7th/Tuesday 8th April 2025.
It was a relatively easy drive from Leon to Braganca, once on the main dual carriageway I was able to put Homer in cruise control and didn’t need to touch a pedal for 70 miles.
We are parked up below the Citadel of Braganca where there are a series of Free to stay car parks dedicated to motorhomes with free services.
Monday afternoon Michelle and I walked into the town to explore the old quarter, there were a variety of interesting buildings but it was hot work in full sunshine and a refreshing drink was required.
The evening weather was wonderful and we ate outside.
Tuesday morning.
Early morning we walked up to the Citadel, which was the site of a succession of forts before Fernando Mendes, brother in law to King Alfonso Henriques, built a walled citadel here in 1130, like its predecessors it was named Brigantia.
Within the walls still stands Sancho 1 castle built in 1187 with its watchtower and dungeons.
Across the square from the castle is the church of Santa Maria.
It was enjoyable to walk around whilst not full of tourists, and I enjoyed the fact it was still a part of modern life with people living inside the walls of the citadel.
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