It has one of the most spectacular settings of any stadium in the world, as it was carved out of the Monte Castro hillside that overlooks the city of Braga. The enormous earthmoving process contributed heavily to its €83.1 million cost, more than any other EURO 2004 venue except for the new Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, which has more than twice the capacity of the new Braga stadium.
Unlike most major stadiums, Braga Municipal has stands only on the two sides of the field; the two end zones are backed with rock walls left behind from the construction process. A translucent canopy connects the two stands, completely covering the pitch and all of the seats.
The stadium was inaugurated on 30 December 2003.
External links
Information from official EURO 2004 site (http://www.euro2004.com/competitions/euro/euro2004sa/VenueGuide/Stadiums/Stadium=83176/index.html)
Information from official site of Portugal EURO 2004 stadium construction entity (http://www.portugal2004.pt/en_estadios/estadio_braga_intro.html)
IPA ['bɾaÉ£É]) is a municipality in northwestern Portugal.
It is the capital of the district of Braga and one of the biggest cities of the country, with a population of 155,000 in the urban area.
Braga is also the center of the Greater Metropolitan Area of Minho with a population of 798,137 one of the fastest growing urban areas in the European Union.
Braga is a city in northwestern Portugal, in the province of Minho, and capital of Braga district is the third city of Continental Portugal with a population of 112089 in 23 parishes(Urban Area) the Municipality has 62 parishes and 163784 inhabitants (2001 Census).
A modern symbol of the city is the new BragaMunicipalStadium, carved out of the Monte Castro hill that overlooks the city.
Braga was the center from which Galicia was Christianized, though the early bishops connected with Saint James the Great are purely legendary.
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