Old Town Guimarães

Guimarães

Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo

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#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".

Guimaraes Castle

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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.

Guimaraes Castle
This majestic stately home was built in the 15th century at the order of the illegitimate son of King D. João I, Alfonso, who was to become Duke of Bragança. He lived here with his second wife Constança de Noronha. More about Guimarães here: http://imoutoftheoffice.com/guimaraes-the-cradle-of-portuguese-nation/

Paco dos Duques de Braganca

Find out about the history of Oliveira do Castelo with a stop at Paco dos Duques de Braganca. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.

Paco dos Duques de Braganca
#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.

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.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira

Largo da Oliveira

You can find out about the history of Oliveira do Castelo when you stop by Largo da Oliveira. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Largo da Oliveira

Casa dos Lobo Machado

Enjoy an outing to Casa dos Lobo Machado during your stay in Oliveira do Castelo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Casa dos Lobo Machado

Antigos Paços do Concelho

Find out about the history of Oliveira do Castelo when you take a trip to Antigos Paços do Concelho. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Antigos Paços do Concelho

Old Town Guimarães Hotel Deals

Hotel da Oliveira
Hotel da Oliveira
4 out of 5
Rua de Santa Maria-Largo da Oliveira, Guimarães
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 577 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
AED 577
AED 611 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Guimarães. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (401 reviews)
"This was our second stay at the Hotel da Oliveira. All being well, we shall be returning again. It is a most elegant space in the historical quarter, with themed guest rooms (ours was named after the inscription of the city on the UNESCO World Heritage List). LOCATION: Situated at the very heart ..."

Reviewed on 29 December 2024

Hotel da Oliveira
EMAJ Guimarães Boutique Hotel
EMAJ Guimarães Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
Largo do Toural N 116, Guimarães
The price is AED 319 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
AED 319
AED 338 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Guimarães. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Igreja de Sao Francisco and Galeria de Arte Jose ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (166 reviews)
"Beautiful place"

Reviewed on 9 January 2025

EMAJ Guimarães Boutique Hotel
Innside By Meliá Braga Centro
Innside By Meliá Braga Centro
3 out of 5
Avenida Central Nº 107 a 117, Braga
The price is AED 421 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 421
AED 458 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Braga. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions BragaShopping and Praça da República are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 25 February 2025

Innside By Meliá Braga Centro
Basic Braga by Axis
Basic Braga by Axis
2 out of 5
Largo Da Estacao Maximinos, Braga
The price is AED 150 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 150
AED 171 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Braga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Arco da Porta Nova and Palacio dos Biscainhos ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (391 reviews)
"Value for money, location, cleaniness"

Reviewed on 19 October 2024

Basic Braga by Axis
ibis budget Braga Centro
ibis budget Braga Centro
2 out of 5
Avenida da Liberdade, 96, Braga
The price is AED 139 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
AED 139
AED 159 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Braga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (550 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 23 December 2024

ibis budget Braga Centro
Melia Braga Hotel & Spa
Melia Braga Hotel & Spa
5 out of 5
Av. General Carrilho da Silva Pinto, 8, Tenoes, Braga
The price is AED 520 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 520
AED 563 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Braga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bom Jesus do Monte and Sete Fontes are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (400 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay while attending a wedding."

Reviewed on 4 November 2024

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