Braga

The Euro 2004 tournament will be played in eight great Portuguese cities. Here's a guide to some of their delights:

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There's an old saying in Portugal: "Porto works, Lisbon plays and Braga prays." The largest city in the northwest Minho province, Braga is the religious center of the country, with more than 300 churches in and around the city—about one for every 600 people. One must-see is the Sé cathedral; a 12th century masterpiece. It started out as Romanesque but was added to by every bishop of Braga, making it a living architectural lesson, with Gothic arches alongside Baroque windows.

The area's biggest attraction is the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, three kilometers east of town. It is a spectacular 19th century monument standing on a high, wooded hill with views of the Soajo Mountains and the Atlantic. If you're fit, climb its monumental Baroque staircase; otherwise take the 19th century water-powered elevator. Nearby is the equestrian statue of Longuinhos, which has become an object of superstition. It is believed that if a woman walks around the statue three times, she will be married. Could be worth a try.

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