Guimarães

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O Castelo de Guimarães começou por um mosteiro mandado construir por Mumadona Dias no século X, antes, portanto, da formação de Portugal. Como os ataques dos mouros eram frequentes decidiram construir uma muralha para proteger a comunidade e os monges que viviam no seu interior. Foi esta fortaleza que deu origem ao Castelo de Guimarães. Mais tarde, no século XII, foi neste castelo que nasceu Dom Afonso Henriques que viria a ser o primeiro rei de Portugal. Com a falta de uso o castelo foi-se degradando. Recentemente foi recuperado e classificado como Monumento Nacional. É também considerado Patrimônio Mundial pela UNESCO. Um lugar cheio de história e que foi berço de Portugal. Não é à toa que em um pedaço da muralha original tem os dizeres “Aqui nasceu Portugal”.

The Castle of Guimarães began with a monastery built by Mumadona Dias in the 10th century, before, therefore, the formation of Portugal. As the attacks of the Moors were frequent they decided to build a wall to protect the community and the monks that lived inside. It was this fort that gave origin to the Castle of Guimarães. Later, in the twelfth century, it was in this castle that Dom Afonso Henriques was born. Some years after he would become the first king of Portugal. With the lack of use the castle was degrading. Recently it was recovered and classified as National Monument. It is also considered World Heritage by UNESCO. A place full of history and that was cradle of Portugal. It is no wonder that in a piece of the original wall has the words "Here was born Portugal".

Old Town Guimarães

5/5(5 area reviews)

Unique features of Old Town Guimarães include the historic sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Largo da Oliveira or Paco dos Duques de Braganca while you're exploring the area.

Old Town Guimarães
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Caldelas

5/5(1 area review)

Caldelas might not have many top sights, but Citania de Briteiros and Sameiro Sanctuary are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Caldelas
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3 out of 5
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2 out of 5
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4 out of 5
Rua do Heroísmo, 235/237, Porto
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3 out of 5
Rua do Bolhão, 109, União de Freguesias do Centro, Porto, Porto
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4 out of 5
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5/5 - Excellent

Matthew

Very lovely city. Old town is a great walk with great shops and cafes. The Castle and Fortress are 100% recommended. Even just stopping into the old churches and sanctuaries for a quick look is worth it. Beautiful city.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Liked the core area for walking about but liked Braga better.

4/5 - Good

Peter

nice historical town

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