Guimarães, Historic city in northern Portugal
Guimarães is a city in northern Portugal known for its cobblestone lanes, narrow passages, and residential buildings dating from the Middle Ages. The old town includes several squares, churches, and towers that spread across gentle hills.
The city developed in the 12th century and served as the center of the young kingdom. Later centuries brought trade routes and religious buildings that shaped the present urban layout.
The name of the city appears on street signs and building facades, often alongside the phrase "Aqui nasceu Portugal," which translates to "Portugal was born here." Locals use the central squares as meeting points, and visitors can watch daily life unfold around the markets and cafés.
A visit in the early morning or late afternoon offers quieter conditions in the main streets and squares. Most landmarks lie close together and can be explored on foot.
An old linen cloth bearing the city's name hangs visibly in some buildings and recalls the textile industry. Some street names still refer to medieval crafts and guilds today.
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Estádio Municipal de Braga
17.5 km
Bom Jesus do Monte
14.2 km
Estádio D. Afonso Henriques
863 m
Castle of Guimarães
319 m
Braga Cathedral
16.3 km
Basilique Notre-Dame de Sameiro
12.6 km
Paço dos Duques de Bragança
165 m
Bom Jesus do Monte Funicular
14.3 km
Bracara Augusta
15.5 km
Citânia de Briteiros
9.4 km
Santa Maria Madalena Church
11.8 km
Estádio 1º de Maio
15.1 km
Palácio do Raio
15.9 km
Museu dos Biscainhos
16.5 km
Historic Centre of Guimarães
569 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
273 m
Castle of Braga
16.2 km
Arco da Porta Nova
16.5 km
Monastery of Santa Maria de Pombeiro
8.8 km
Stairs in Bom Jesus
14.2 km
Saint Longinus statue in Bom Jesus
14.2 km
Santuário da Penha
2.3 km
Theatro Circo
16 km
Santa Cruz Church
16.1 km
Fountain Ídolo
15.9 km
Penha Cable Car
593 m
Padrão Comemorativo da Batalha do Salado
291 m
Parque Aquático Scorpio
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