Locals and visitors hang out in Largo da Oliveira, the heart of old town Guimarães. Photograph by Joao Pina “Aqui Nasceu Portugal.” The bold letters, nailed to the centuries-old stone walls of Torre ...
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Portuguese city with a 'creative edge'
Tiled buildings, sun kissed streets, and Portuguese sweet treats. Sound familiar? Nope, we’re not talking about the likes of Lisbon or the Algarve. Head around 30 miles north from Porto, and you’ll ...
During our vacation in Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto, we decided to take a day trip to Guimarães. Often referred to as the birthplace of Portugal, Guimarães is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ...
Who was born in Guimarães Castle and founded a nation? What are the curious symbols all over the Torre de Menagem? Where can you find a beautifully blue Baroque palace? Why are there about 600 steps, ...
“Aqui Nasceu Portugal.” The bold letters, nailed to the centuries-old stone walls of Torre da Alfândega, make the quiet and confident claim: Portugal was born here. Not in sun-drenched, ...
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