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Culture of Guimaraes. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Guimaraes never ceases to attract travelers with a variety of attractions, being one of the country's oldest cities with a rich and interesting history. The unchanged symbol of the city is the Castle of San Miguel (Castelo de Sao Miguel), which was founded in the 10th century. The 18-meter-tall building consists of eight crenelated towers. The fortress was erected to protect the city from the Moorish and Norman invaders. In the 12th century, it was complemented by several new structures and a beautiful chapel, which has been preserved to this day.
Guimaraes is a great destination for those who prefer ancient cities with their own history, atmosphere, culture. Indeed, this city has something to tell - there are more than enough … 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Guimaraes and surroundings
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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Guimaraes
♥ Palace 'Palace of the Dukes of Braganza' , 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Paço de São Cipriano' , 6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palácio Igreja Velha' , 13.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Episcopal Palace of Braga' , 15.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Biscainhos Museum' , 15.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Castle of D. Chica' , 18.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palácio do Freixo' , 41.2 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Guimaraes
♥ Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Porto, 42.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sé Catedral de São Domingos, Vila Real, 49.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sé Catedral de Santa Maria Maior, Viana do Castelo, 51.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Lamego, 57 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral de San Antón, Tui, 72.2 km from the center. On the map
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Unique spots in Guimaraes and near
Estacao Sao Bento
From the series “Top 14 Most Astonishing Railway Stations in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Guimaraes center - 42.6 km.
The official opening of the Estacao Sao Bento railway station was in 1916. Earlier there had placed the ancient decrepit monastery. The building looks more like a museum than a railway station. Every day it is visited by hundreds of curious tourists. They take photos of the azulojois walls and the fancy ceiling with moulding. The station is located in the centre of the city. Near it you will see a lot of other outstanding sightseeing. …
Read further Distance from Guimaraes center - 42.6 km.
Stone House
From the series “The Most Bizarre and Fancy Living Houses”
Check on the map: Distance from Guimaraes center - 10.6 km.
The unique house is two storey, on its first floor is the spacious living room with the fireplace. The tiled roof protects the stone house from the storm. And through the original asymmetrical windows, which were manually carved out, the residents can graze in the surrounding landscapes. Although now no one lives in the house, it is excellently equipped for comfortable stay and is used for no other destinations. The unusual house is considered one of the main attractions of the Guemaraes region and is literally visited every day by many curious tourists. …
Read further Distance from Guimaraes center - 10.6 km.
Photogallery of cultural heritage of Guimaraes
Landmarks of culture on Guimaraes map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Guimaraes. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Guimaraes: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Guimaraes. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
