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GUIMARÃES located in the Minho Region where we find the reason for our nationality. The cradle of Portugal is in the town of
Guimarães, that takes us to visit the castle, where the first King of Portugal was born; the chapel, where he was christened and next to it the Palace of the «Duques de Bragança». The historical centre of Guimarães was classified by UNESCO as World Heritage in 2001 and is an excellent example of the transformation of a medieval settlement into a modern town, keeping its own features still with part of the old wall that protects the town. The current city of Guimarães knew how to blend, in the best way possible, history and the consequent maintenance of the heritage with the dynamism and entrepreneurship that characterise modern cities, which resulted in the nomination for European Capital for Culture 2012.
Itinerary: Departure from Porto to… Guimarães; Visit to the Castle of Guimarães, to the historical centre classified as World Heritage, Arrival in Porto.
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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Porto, Portugal
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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GUIMARÃES located in the Minho Region where we find the reason for our nationality. The cradle of Portugal is in the town of
Guimarães, that takes us to visit the castle, where the first King of Portugal was born; the chapel, where he was christened and next to it the Palace of the «Duques de Bragança». The historical centre of Guimarães was classified by UNESCO as World Heritage in 2001 and is an excellent example of the transformation of a medieval settlement into a modern town, keeping its own features still with part of the old wall that protects the town. The current city of Guimarães knew how to blend, in the best way possible, history and the consequent maintenance of the heritage with the dynamism and entrepreneurship that characterise modern cities, which resulted in the nomination for European Capital for Culture 2012.
Itinerary: Departure from Porto to… Guimarães; Visit to the Castle of Guimarães, to the historical centre classified as World Heritage, Arrival in Porto.
Stop At: Guimaraes, Guimaraes, Braga District, Northern Portugal
Guimaraes is a charming and historic city that makes for a fascinating day trip from Porto. Guimaraes is regarded as the birth place of Portugal and this extensive history is reflected in the variety of national monuments and historic buildings found within the city.
As a tourist destination, there is a lot to see and do in Guimarães and it is a highly recommended day trip for all visitors who are based in Porto.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Guimaraes Castle, Rua Conde D. Henrique Paço dos Duques, Guimaraes 4810-245 Portugal
Guimaraes castle is a commendatory visiting place for all who wish to dive in the Portuguese origins as this impressive monument witnessed the São Mamede battle, crucial for the birth of Portugal.
Pass By: Centro Historico de Guimaraes, Guimaraes Portugal
The historic town of Guimarães is associated with the emergence of the Portuguese national identity in the 12th century.
Founded in the 4th century, Guimarães became the first capital of Portugal in the 12th century. Its historic centre is an extremely well preserved and an authentic example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town, its rich building typology exemplifying the specific development of Portuguese architecture from the 15th to the 19th centuries through the consistent use of traditional building materials and techniques.
