"A historical city" Guimarães by AndyRG

Guimarães Travel Guide: 158 reviews and 451 photos

It is Portugal's birthplace, an alive city at the northwestern part of the country.

This historical city, as natural, has got plenty of decorative tiles in many places, a characteristic of the portuguese... more travel advice

There is a mixture of mediaeval relics of the past and more... present parts of buildings. Alberto Sampaio Museum, the... more travel advice

Guimaryes is proud to have a well preserved historic centre. At this small square, you can stay for a while at a cafe... more travel advice

Dom Afonso Henriques was born here in the 12th century, he was the first king of Portugal. His statue is outside the... more travel advice

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ncfg Oct 12, 2003 at 12:40 PM

Another great page about a lovely town. Thanks
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herzog63 Apr 28, 2003 at 6:55 PM

Guimarães looks very interesting! Cool pictures! I like the castle!!
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sim1 Feb 18, 2003 at 9:28 AM

Great page! I love castles :-))
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Lilasel Feb 17, 2003 at 2:59 AM

The charming place....
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matcrazy1 Jan 29, 2003 at 1:51 PM

Great castle! Good page as your usual!
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acemj Jan 29, 2003 at 7:50 AM

Great castle and I like the azulejos.
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b1bob Jan 29, 2003 at 6:26 AM

Nice job! I love those blue and white tiles.
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o00o Dec 18, 2002 at 6:24 AM

your journey almost covered all aspect, solit!!
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cbeaujean Dec 17, 2002 at 4:19 AM

an amazing and forgotten city...for our pleasure...a history book open to the air and a well preserved city!