A National Monument since 1910, the Torre de Menagem is almost all that remains of the city’s former castle. In 2017, an Interpretation Centre of the History of Braga was opened here. The exhibition entitled Once Upon a City offers an illustrated version of Braga’s history, protagonists and urban evolution.

Situated at the highest point of the medieval city, it has a coat of arms of King Ferdinand on the door. The castle is already mentioned in documents from the beginning of the 14th century, although its construction was ordered after the invasions of 1369. Demolished in 1906, it is believed to have had six towers, of which vestiges still remain.

Although only the keep is visible, numerous sections of the old castle still remain that have been reused by the surrounding buildings. The bell tower of the Lapa church is the result of the reuse of a cubbyhole of the castle and much of the eastern wall has survived inside the block. Part of the south tower is also integrated into the rear of a house overlooking Barão de São Martinho Square.