The Bom Jesus Campus

The Bom Jesus Campus comprehends a group of Baroque and Classical Buildings with a privileged location on a mountain top overseeing the city of Braga and it provides a luxury accommodation for university students complete with full 24hour room service. The oldest building dates back at least as far as 1373, when a chapel was erected in dedication to the Holy Cross. It was rebuilt twice during the 15th and 16th centuries, and again during the 17th century, in 1629, when a pilgrimage church and six chapels were built, dedicated to Bom Jesus (Good Jesus). The construction of the present campus buildings began during the 18th century, erected to a neoclassical design by the renowned architect Carlos Amarante, under the high patronage of the Most Reverend Lord the Archbishop of Braga, Don Rodrigo de Moura Telles, whose coat of arms is located above the gateway. It is also a hugely popular tourist attraction in the area, offering tranquility, beautiful architecture and sweeping views out across the city of Braga and to the beaches of Viana do Castelo and Esposende. The funicular dates back to 1882 and was the first funicular to be erected on the Iberian Peninsular, linking the Campus with the main city of Braga. The grounds are filled with attractive gardens, hidden grottoes, miniature chapels and sculptures, making this the perfect place to live. See also: | Other Campuses | Hosting Programme | Year Zero |