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Braga is the third major city in Portugal located in the northwest region of the country. It is the oldest city in Portugal and also one of the world's oldest Christian city. Its history dates back to the Roman Empire. Today it is the home of over 181,000 people living in 62 parishes. It enjoys a very comfortable climate with media temperatures ranging from around 14 to 28 degrees Celsius. In the late 19th century Braga began to undergo changes due to the influence of immigrants who had lived in Brazil. This continued into the 20th century where demographic and urban pressures forced it to make significant improvements to the city's infrastructure.
Today Braga is host to a number of construction, metallurgy and mechanical companies. The computer industry is also becoming a fast growing part of the economy. There are many new software and website development companies now located in Braga. Through all this change the city has still maintained its historic charm. The city has many historic churches and archeological sites. You can also visit a number of museums and other cultural centers.
The closest major airport to Braga is in Porto, about 50 km away. There are also rail and bus services to and from Braga. You can also take a taxi from the Porto airport. Braga has a small airport which is used mainly by general aviation as the runway is only 950m long. The airport is surrounded by a race track which is used by the locals as well as for hosting international events.
At the Porto airport you can rent a car from one of seven agencies: Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Avis, Sixt, Auto Jardim, or Guerin. If you go to anycarhire.com Porto you can get a comparison of models and prices. If you arrive in Braga by public transportation you can also rent a car. The city has four agencies located in the downtown area, and you can turn to them if you’re interested in car hire in Braga: Hertz, Alamo, Holiday Autos, and Argus Car Hire. A comparative listing of models and prices is available at anycarhire.com
