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Categories: city of Portugal, municipality of Portugal and locality. Location: Braga District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude. 41.4418° or 41° 26' 30" north. Longitude. -8.2956° or 8° 17' 44" west.
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- From The Train Station to The Historic Centre of Guimarães
- Largo Do Toural and Archaeological Museum
- Largo Dos Laranjais and Jardim Do Carmo
- Colina Sagrada
- Rua de Santa Maria
- Largo Da Oliveira
- Jardim Do Largo Da República Do Brasil
- Penha Cable Car
- Church of São Francisco and Tanques Dos Couros
This one-day self-guided walking tour of Guimarães in Portugal starts from the city’s train station. In case you are arriving by car, you can park for the whole day at the paid parking lot of Centro Cultural Vila Flor. It is just a few steps away from the train station, so you can join the itinerary without missing out on any sights. Currently, it ...
Guimarães’ train station is small and very easy to orientate yourself in. It stands on the long Avenida D. João IV and it’s about 10 mins away on foot from the city’s historic centre. When you arrive, walk out of the train station and turn left (west). Follow Avenida D. João IV for about 120 m to the corner with Avenida D. Afonso Henriques (it will...
This is Largo do Toural – a central square in Guimarães that serves as a gateway to the city’s medieval historic centre. It has a large fountain at its heart and it’s flanked by the Church of São Pedroon one side and by a long wall of tall buildings on the other. Their facades seem to be composed of endless lines of elongated windows. The narrow st...
Largo dos Laranjaisor the Square of the Orange Trees is a small rectangular piazza overlooked by a tall medieval tower. At its heart, stand a few orange trees covered with exuberant blossoms and dripping with ripe fruit. It’s a very pretty scene! The fragrant blossoms fill the air with their heady scent attracting a bunch of buzzing bees. Take a mo...
Starting from the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, walk in a straight line uphill for about 200 m. You will reach the base of the small hill Monte Latito which is also widely known as Colina Sagrada – the Sacred Hill of Portugal. Here, within a few steps from one another, you can visit four iconic for the country landmarks: Statue of D. Afonso Hen...
Once you have ticked off the sights on Colina Sagrada, head back downtown. For this, start from the Paço dos Duques de Bragança and walk about 200 m downhill past the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo. At the bottom of Jardim do Carmo, cross Rua Serpa Pinto and start walking down Rua de Santa Maria. Dedicated to St. Mary, this long street is hundred...
Largo da Oliveiraor the Square of the Olive Tree is a small stone-paved square that seems plucked out of a medieval fairytale. It’s here that you will see many of the city’s most historic buildings and yet the square has a young and exciting vibe to it. Dotted with the tables of many local eateries, you can sit for a bite to eat while taking in the...
Leave Largo da Oliveira behind by walking down Rua Alfredo Guimarãesfor about 100 m. This small street is flanked by imposing buildings and opens onto a large boulevard. Right across the boulevard, you will see one of the most imposing views in Guimarães – that of the perfectly landscaped garden of Largo da República do Brasil. With an eruption of ...
The distance from the Igreja e Oratórios da Nossa Senhora da Consolação e Santos Passos to Penha Cable Car (also known as Teleférico de Guimarães) is about 450 m. From Largo de São Brás turn right onto Rua Dr. Ricardo Marques. After 74 m, turn right onto Rua do Rei Pegu. Walk straight for 190 m. Take a slight left across Jardim do Lugar das Hortas ...
It’s time to tackle the last two stops on this self-guided tour of the city of Guimarães in Portugal. It’s been a very long and exciting day. So, if you are really tired you can skip this portion of the itinerary and walk straight back to the train station or the parking lot at Centro Cultural Vila Flor. It’s about 20 mins on foot (1.3 km) from Pen...
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- Tour the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza. This palace (Paço dos Duques de Bragança in Portuguese) is the former residence of the first Dukes of Braganza.
- Guimarães Castle. Also sitting on Monte Latito are the Guimarães Castle and the next item on our list, the Church of São Miguel do Castelo. The castle was built in the 10th century to defend the nearby monastery from attacks by Norsemen and Moors.
- Church of São Miguel do Castelo. This small stone chapel sits between the Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza. It was consecrated in 1239.
- Stroll through the Historic City Center. One of the best things to do in Guimarães is to stroll through the city center. This town is incredibly photogenic, with its colorful squares, vibrantly painted medieval buildings, and quiet side streets.
Dec 10, 2023 · February 3, 2024 by Ana Veiga. Guimarães is a historic city in Northern Portugal that is romantically referred to as the ‘birthplace of Portugal’. Guimarães is a beautifully well-preserved city that oozes historic charm. You’ll find medieval plazas, a castle, palaces, monasteries, and even a cathedral waiting to be discovered.
Dec 5, 2023 · Guimarães hotels and sightseeings map. 2241x1379px / 684 Kb Go to Map. About Guimarães
Palace of the Dukes of Braganza (Paço dos Duques de Bragança) Guimarães is about an hour north east of Porto and also close to Braga. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site that includes Guimarães Castle and the Duke's Palace (Paço dos Duques de Bragança) as well as several worthwhile museums and churches.
Dec 5, 2023 · World Map » Portugal » City » Guimaraes » Detailed Map Of Guimaraes. Detailed map of Guimarães Click to see large.
