Top Things to do in Guimaraes
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Guimaraes, Northern Portugal
Discover the best top things to do in Guimaraes, Portugal including GUIMARAES, Viela da Arrouchela, Centro Historico de Guimaraes, Santuario da Penha, Largo do Toural, Convento de Santa Marinha da Costa, Praca de S. Tiago, Rua de Santa Maria, Muralhas de Guimaraes, Domus Municipalis.
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1. GUIMARAES
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By msgoldman1 - Leeds, United Kingdom
What a really beautiful place. We did a walking tour. Great history, beautiful medieval town centre, atmospheric squares, lovely palaces and gardens and great coffee shops. The medieval square is especially beautiful Well worth a few hours of your time from Porto We got train from Sao Bento on a Sunday. Return £3!!!
2. Viela da Arrouchela
3. Centro Historico de Guimaraes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,021 reviews
Reviewed By maude52
It’s a beautiful city. The real Portugal. Lots to see. Very walkable. Great restaurants. They light the city at night. It’s like Christmas
4. Santuario da Penha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By FGG-DXB - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Beautiful and cozy church on top of the mountain, in the Penha national park. Even though it is accessible by car, taking the cable car ride from town is a lot more fun. The views from the park around the church are spectacular. Bring a good zoom for the visit. A must see when in Guimaraes.
5. Largo do Toural
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
The name of the square translates as "bull square". The fair of bulls and other large cattle known since the XVII century gave the name of the square. The fortress wall was located here earlier. A fragment of the wall with the inscription "Aqui nasceu Portugal" (Portugal was born here) is the visual dominant of the square. It's a metaphor. In what sense was Portugal born here? The first king Afonso Henriques was born in Guimaraes, not the country itself. Other landmarks are the fountain and the Church of San Pedro. Four star EMAJ Boutique Hotel is located opposite.
6. Convento de Santa Marinha da Costa
7. Praca de S. Tiago
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
We found this square by chance, while wandering around the town streets. It is absolutely lovely, a real gem of a place. It is not very large, but that is not a problem at all. It is full of history. This is a central point of the historic part of Guimaraes. A real medieval feel. The architecture is stunning. The buildings look quite old and at times you think a wall or a tile might just fall, but it's only a fear that will never materialise. This is what makes this place so beautiful and attractive. There are lots of eateries around too. Plenty of cafes and a place to sit and relax. Highly recommended.
8. Rua de Santa Maria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Foi uma da primeiras ruas abertas em Guimarães, pois destinava-se a ser um elo de ligação entre o convento fundado por Mumadona, rodeado pela parte baixa da vila, e o Castelo situado na parte alta da vila. É já referenciada por este nome em documentos do séc. XII, embora ao seu troço superior fosse dado o antigo nome de Rua da Infesta. Ao longo do seu percurso encontramos vários testemunhos arquitectónicos do seu passado: o Convento de Santa Clara, a Casa do Arco, a Casa dos Peixotos e a Casa Gótica dos Valadares, e tantos outros que lhe dão uma identidade própria e características na cidade de Guimarães.
Reviewed By Elena257 - Timisoara, Romania
Strolling from the beautiful Braganca caste to the main square of Guimaraes you will wind this charming little street, with beautiful buildings on the sides.
9. Muralhas de Guimaraes
10. Domus Municipalis
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