Not far from the Cathedral of Braga is the palace Biskainyush. The palace was built in the late 16th century and is an excellent illustration of the baroque style, which was used in the architecture of the city.

The palace, like many other mansions, over the years been modified and restoration. However, it is worth noting that it was in the 18th century, the interior of the palace was very elegant - the walls, tiled "azulejo", with relief stucco ceilings, paintings of the 18th century and many other details and decorations typical of the Baroque style.

It emphasizes the beauty of the palace and a magnificent garden, created in 1750. The garden is planted with plants and flowers of many species, there is also a sculpture and Baroque fountains. The garden consists of three levels and is surrounded by a wall with buttresses, which makes it look like a medieval fortress.

In 1963 the palace was bought by the state after over 300 years has been an aristocratic residence. And in 1978, the palace has been a museum of ethnography and art. Inside the palace managed to keep the interior, which helps to recreate the picture of the life of the nobility in the 17-18 century in Portugal.

The facade is in Baroque style: granite decorating windows and balconies, iron openwork lattice. On the second floor of the palace staircase, decorated with tiles "azulejo". These tiles are also used in the decoration of the walls of the dining room.

The collection of the Palace Museum exhibits: furniture Baroque works of art 17-18 century, glassware, silver and Chinese porcelain. Since 1949, the Palace Museum is included in the list of monuments representing the national interest.