Title: Visit Oliveira do Castelo: Best of Oliveira do Castelo Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Oliveira do Castelo](https://expedia.ca/Oliveira-Do-Castelo-Hotels.d553248635975852058.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Oliveira do Castelo](https://expedia.ca/Oliveira-Do-Castelo-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975852058.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Oliveira do Castelo Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Oliveira-Do-Castelo.d553248635975852058.Car-Rental-Guide)[Oliveira do Castelo Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Oliveira-Do-Castelo.d553248635975852058.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Oliveira do Castelo ## Travel Guide ![Portugal - built under the orders of Mumadona Dias in the 10th century to defend the monastery from attacks by Moors and Norsemen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4902/a8d09172-583d-4f8f-9426-837333c89c91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Portugal - built under the orders of Mumadona Dias in the 10th century to defend the monastery from attacks by Moors and Norsemen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4902/a8d09172-583d-4f8f-9426-837333c89c91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Castelo #castle #Guimaraes #Portugal #History 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".](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4902/cbcb2847-fe38-401f-ab2d-2949e5c22bc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Castelo #castle #Guimaraes #Portugal #History 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".](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4902/b20ad2e9-c5fe-44b0-b7f6-00dbc601ce9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Castelo #castle #Guimaraes #Portugal 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".](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4902/600ea304-e82e-4209-abcf-01ac2b9174b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Oliveira do Castelo Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975852058) - Oliveira do Castelo Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Oliveira do Castelo ![Hotel da Oliveira](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2490000/2482700/2482675/e7a08955_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel da Oliveira Rua de Santa Maria-Largo da Oliveira Guimarães CA $237 CA $252 total Apr 4 - Apr 5 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Guimarães. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Oliveira do Castelo hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852058&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05)[Mar 4 - Mar 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852058&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852058&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06)[Mar 5 - Mar 6](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852058&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852058&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852058&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852058&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975852058&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![#Castelo #castle #Guimaraes #Portugal #History 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".](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4902/ed8ac363-b5eb-4d8b-8eec-ade21aeb0c92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guimaraes Castle 4/5(17 reviews) Guimaraes Castle is just one of the places to see in Oliveira do Castelo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/Guimaraes-Castle-Old-Town-Guimaraes.d6118380.Vacation-Attraction) ![Citânia de Briteiros, a large compound of archaeological ruins of an important proto-historic settlement, which was first inhabited more than 2000 years ago, in the Iron Age. You can read more of the history here: http://imoutoftheoffice.com/citania-de-briteiros-the-proto-historic-settlement/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118392/c786dfbb-f44e-46d5-8056-77d9cf574949.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Citania de Briteiros 4/5(1 review) You can find out about the history of Briteiros São Salvador e Briteiros Santa Leocádia when you stop by Citania de Briteiros. Visit the area's cathedral and spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Citania-De-Briteiros-Guimaraes.d6118392.Vacation-Attraction) ![#Guimaraes #Portugal #church A Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira localiza-se no Centro Histórico de Guimarães em Portugal. A sua conservação externa não é das melhores. Tem uma arquitetura predominantemente gótica. É Monumento Nacional desde 1910. No seu entorno há uma série de atrações que também merecem uma visita. Saliento o Padrão do Salado, o museu de arte sacra Alberto Sampaio e a Torre dos Almadas. The Nossa Senhora da Oliveira Church is located in the Historic Center of Guimarães in Portugal. Its external conservation is not the best. It has a predominantly Gothic architecture and has been a National Monument since 1910. In its surroundings there are a number of attractions that are also worth visiting: the Salado Pattern, the Alberto Sampaio Sacred Art Museum and the Almadas Tower.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4902/2a7a74fe-df09-4fcf-8f87-658b133b6bf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira You can find out about the history of Oliveira do Castelo with a trip to Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/Igreja-De-Nossa-Senhora-Da-Oliveira-Old-Town-Guimaraes.d6118384.Vacation-Attraction) #### Guimaraes Shopping Mall You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Guimaraes Shopping Mall during your visit to Creixomil. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/Guimaraes-Shopping-Mall-Guimaraes.d553248621554123030.Vacation-Attraction) #### Palace Duques de Bragança After visiting Palace Duques de Bragança, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oliveira do Castelo. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/Paco-Dos-Duques-De-Braganca-Old-Town-Guimaraes.d6118382.Vacation-Attraction) #### Penha Explore the great outdoors at Penha, a lovely green space in Costa. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its wineries. 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