Old Town Guimarães Travel Guide

Guimarães

Portugal - built under the orders of Mumadona Dias in the 10th century to defend the monastery from attacks by Moors and Norsemen
Portugal - built under the orders of Mumadona Dias in the 10th century to defend the monastery from attacks by Moors and Norsemen
#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".
#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".
#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".

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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
#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

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.

Palace Duques de Bragança

Largo da Oliveira

You can find out about the history of Oliveira do Castelo with a trip to 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

Museu de Arte Primitiva Moderna

You can browse the exhibits at Museu de Arte Primitiva Moderna, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Oliveira do Castelo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Museu de Arte Primitiva Moderna

Things to do

Yellow building and stone archway in Oliveira Plaza in Guimaraes

GUIMARAES Tour - Half-Day

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GUIMARAES Tour - Half-Day
Guimarães Castle

Braga and Guimarães Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Porto

£85
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Braga and Guimarães Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Porto
Santuário do Bom Jesus do Monte

Authentic Braga & Guimarães: Small Historical Group Tour

£50
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Authentic Braga & Guimarães: Small Historical Group Tour
Sightseeing Tours by Electric Tuk-Tuk in Guimarães

Sightseeing Tours by Electric Tuk-Tuk in Guimarães

£66
per traveller
Sightseeing Tours by Electric Tuk-Tuk in Guimarães
Colegiada, claustro

Cultural Route - Braga & Guimarães - from Porto

£168
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Cultural Route - Braga & Guimarães - from Porto
HM FoodExperience: Portuguese Culture, Cuisine & Wine

Portuguese cuisine and wines in Old Farm 30' from Porto

£129
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Portuguese cuisine and wines in Old Farm 30' from Porto
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Top hotels in Old Town Guimarães

Hotel Toural

Hotel Toural

4 out of 5
Lugar A. L. Carvalho Guimarães
Stay at this hotel in Guimarães. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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EMAJ Guimarães Boutique Hotel

EMAJ Guimarães Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Largo do Toural N 116 Guimarães
The price is £80 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
£80
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in Guimarães. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Galeria de Arte Jose Gomes Alves and Casa dos ...
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Vila Gale Collection Braga Hotel

Vila Gale Collection Braga Hotel

4 out of 5
Largo Carlos Amarante 4 Braga Braga
The price is £112 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
£112
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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Stay at this spa hotel in Braga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (562 reviews)
Everything about this hotel is perfection, be it the location, the friendly efficiency of the staff, high-quality cuisine, spotless rooms, and range of facilities. The historical aspect of the hotel is a bonus.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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Basic Braga by Axis

Basic Braga by Axis

2 out of 5
Largo Da Estacao Maximinos Braga
The price is £45 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£45
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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Stay at this hotel in Braga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Arco da Porta Nova and Palacio dos Biscainhos ...
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INNSiDE By Meliá Braga Centro

INNSiDE By Meliá Braga Centro

4 out of 5
Avenida Central Nº 107 a 117 Braga
The price is £119 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£119
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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Stay at this spa hotel in Braga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions BragaShopping and Praça da República are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews)
Beautiful hotel in central braga. The massage at the hotel was the best I’ve ever had. Perfect weekend break

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

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Hotel Moon & Sun Braga

Hotel Moon & Sun Braga

4 out of 5
85 Rua dos Capelistas Braga
The price is £69 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
£69
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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Stay at this hotel in Braga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (273 reviews)
Lovely hotel, staff extremely friendly and helpful.. Room clean and spacious (no pun intended), with some nice personal welcoming touches in room.. Amble storage for a short stay.. Breakfast is plentiful, good standard and choice.. Nicely located, close to town centre, shops, bars and restaurants ...

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

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