Festivals taking place in the city invariably attract many visitors because Portuguese know how to party like nowhere else in the world. Due to this, everybody knows that a festival held in any Portuguese city will a priori be fun. Guimarães Jazz can be called the most famous event in the festival life of the city. This is one of the best jazz festivals in all of Europe, which has already won the hearts of many fans of this genre. Among its headliners are musicians who have already made a name for themselves. However, here you can also listen to those who are just starting their way on the world stage. The venue is Centro Cultural Vila Flor, which is located on Av. Dom Afonso Henriques 701.
Another significant event in the cradle of Portuguese statehood is called Festas Gualterianas. The event falls on the beginning of August. The event is dedicated to the celebration of the patron saint of the city, Saint Gualter. Central streets, gardens, and sculptures at this time are consecrated with colored lights that adorn them like holy light protecting the city from all evils. The brightest activities held on this day include processions and a chariot parade, a craft fair with hand-made products, music concerts, fashion shows, horse racing, and festive fireworks marking the end of the event.
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