Guimarães Castle, an iconic landmark dating back to the tenth century, was the birthplace of Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal. It is an important representation of the country’s medieval history.
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Link: Guimarães Castle
The Palace of the Dukes of Bragança is one of the jewels of Guimarães. Built in the fifteenth century by Afonso, the first Duke of Bragança, this imposing palace is a wonderful representation of the manorial architecture of the time, evidencing the influence of the Burgundian style. Strolling through the various rooms of the palace is a journey back in time, allowing visitors to imagine the life of the nobility in the Middle Ages.
The Palace of the Dukes of Bragança is, without a doubt, an invaluable testimony of the historical and cultural heritage of Guimarães, a must-visit for anyone visiting the city.
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Link: Palace of the Dukes
The historic center of Guimarães, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is a fascinating maze of narrow, winding streets, flanked by old dwellings that reflect the rich architectural history of the city of Guimarães.
Here you will find the Penha Sanctuary and a panoramic view of the city. In addition, the place is perfect for nature lovers, as it has hiking trails and a park for picnics.
National Monument
Near the Castle of Guimarães, this church is known as the place where King Afonso Henriques was baptized.
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Link: Church of São Miguel
Founded in 1928 by Alfredo Guimarães, it houses the collections of the extinct Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Oliveira and other churches and convents in the Guimarães region. It is located in the heart of the Historic Centre, in the exact place where, in the tenth century, Countess Mumadona installed a monastery, around which the Guimarães village emerged.
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Tel. (+351) 253 423 910
Link: Alberto Sampaio Museum
In the heart of the historic center, Largo da Oliveira is a popular meeting place and is home to the Padrão do Salado, a Gothic monument commemorating the Battle of Salado.
This modern museum features exhibits that tell the story of Guimarães and the lives of the people who live and work there.
This square is one of the busiest spots in the historic center, full of cafes and restaurants. The perfect spot to sit back and watch the world go by.
Located in Briteiros, a little outside of Guimarães, the museum explores the ancient Castro culture, which prevailed in the region before the arrival of the Romans.
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Tel. (+351) 253 478 952
Link: Museum of Castro Culture
Probably the first cable car to start operating in Portugal, on March 11, 1995, it receives visits from all origins, both Portuguese and foreigners, throughout the year. It transports between the city of Guimarães and the Penha Mountain and provides a trip of 1,700 meters, overcoming an altitude of 400 meters in just a few minutes, where an extraordinary place of worship is located throughout the North of the country – the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Penha – with this space of restaurants, hotel, bars, mini-golf, cyclo-cross circuits, pedestrian routes and a magnificent mountain campsite that enrapture the thousands of annual visitors.
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Tel. (+351) 253 515 085
Link: Guimarães Cable Car
