Guimarães – oldest and one of the most important historical cities of Portugal

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Portugal was born here. In the year 1128, a young prince named Afonso Henriques established his base in Guimarães and began the campaigns that would create an independent kingdom. The city centre is a UNESCO World heritage site of granite medieval buildings, arched alleys, and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza with its towering […]

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Categories: Portugal, Sights