100 Years of Correio do Minho | 1926-2026
Braga's Lúcio Craveiro da Silva Library marks the centenary of the city's historic newspaper with an exhibition running until 14 August 2026. One hundred front pages tell a century of Braga and Minho history. Free entry.
Founded in 1926, the Correio do Minho is one of Portugal's oldest daily newspapers and a cornerstone of the northern regional press. To mark its centenary, Braga's Lúcio Craveiro da Silva Library is hosting the exhibition 100 Years of Correio do Minho | 1926-2026, open to the public until 14 August 2026.
At the heart of the show is a selection of one hundred front pages documenting some of the most significant moments in the newspaper's — and the region's — history. Walking through these covers means walking through a century of Braga and the Minho: the First Republic and the Estado Novo dictatorship, the Carnation Revolution of 1974, Portugal's entry into the European Community, the city's urban transformation, its great sporting moments and the tragedies that shaped the community.
Alongside the front pages, the exhibition gathers documents, photographs and historic editions that trace the technical and graphic evolution of print journalism — from hot metal type to digital composition — and the role of a regional daily as the collective memory of a territory.
The opening took place in the library's exhibition room and was accompanied by a session of the Braga Memória series devoted to the newspaper's trajectory, with contributions from its directors and former collaborators. The exhibition is designed to travel and is expected to visit other cultural venues in the region after its run in Braga.
For visitors to the city, the exhibition is also a good excuse to discover the Lúcio Craveiro da Silva Library itself. Housed in a former Jesuit college in the historic centre on Rua de São Paulo, it is one of Braga's most active cultural hubs, with a regular programme of exhibitions, lectures, book launches and family activities. The building, with its cloister and bright reading rooms, is worth the visit on its own — and offers a cool, quiet refuge on hot August afternoons.
Practical information: admission is free. The library is a few minutes' walk from Braga Cathedral, Largo do Paço and Avenida Central, fitting easily into any walking tour of the historic centre. Visitors are advised to confirm summer opening hours in advance.
