Top Things to do in Guimaraes
What to do and see in Guimaraes, Northern Portugal: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Discover the best top things to do in Guimaraes, Portugal including Taipas Termal, Oliva da Praca - Guimaraes Olive Oil Store, Escape Game Guimaraes, Breakout Guimaraes Escape Game, Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco, Paco dos Duques de Braganca, Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolacao e Santos Passos, Centro Internacional das Artes Jose Guimaraes, Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, Casa da Memoria.
Restaurants in Guimaraes
1. Taipas Termal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Taipas Termal is the brand of products of the thermal spa of Caldas das Taipas - Guimaraes. Our waters have therapeutic indications associated with the treatment of upper respiratory, rheumatic, musculoskeletal and skin affections, combining the Traditional slope of the thermalism, with a recent strand of wellness. In the area of classic thermalism treatment techniques are available, such as the hydromassage bath and air bubble or the shower of nozzle and vichy. Taipas Termal is necessary for the treatment and relief of airways problems like irrigations, sprays and aerosols. If, on the other hand, the focus is to relax and restore energies, the Thermal SPA is the best choice. We have a lot of programs - individual or combined - the geothermal massage (with hot stones), aromatherapy and chocolate therapy, anti-cellulite and firming programs. For body but also for soul. The last segment of Taipas Termal is that of natural cosmetics. With the use of sulphurous thermal water, a range of cosmetic products is being developed. The aromatherapy and treatment soaps were the first to be released. These products are available for sale at our counters and another places in Guimaraes and Taipas.
2. Oliva da Praca - Guimaraes Olive Oil Store
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
The first and only Portuguese Olive Oil Store in Guimarães :) Located in the heart of the Historical Center of the city where Portugal was born. Free Olive Oil tasting everyday!
3. Escape Game Guimaraes
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5.0 based on 428 reviews
4. Breakout Guimaraes Escape Game
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Breakout Entertainment presents at ASA Factory in Guimarães a new great live escape game. This time we will take you to space in a huge scenario with dynamic environments filled with sound, lightning and interactive effects. We challenge you for an adventure full of suspense, mystery and action. With your team unravel secrets, investigate clues, solve riddles and find your way back to Earth! We have a great challenge for you at Guimarães, let go the couch and the small screen, gather your friends and join us, as the protagonists of the movie! We wait for you in ASA Factory White Box at Guimarães!
5. Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco
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4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By iolandaa21 - Lisbon, Portugal
The medieval remains of the Convent of S. Francisco de Guimarães said to still be visible in the high altar of the church are of historical importance, though what I feel really impresses the viewers is the guilded wood carving (which is stunning) surrounded by the 18th century blue and white glazed tiles. The trompe d'oeil ceiling over the church aile is also eye catching.
6. Paco dos Duques de Braganca
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4.5 based on 1,845 reviews
Reviewed By iolandaa21 - Lisbon, Portugal
Built in the first quarter of the 15th century its inner space is divided in several rooms, whose artifacts are just stunning - such as those in the Banquet Hall or the Hall of the lost steps, to mention just a few. The roof designed as the interior wooden keel of a boat is worth being admired. I was fortunate enough to have equally watched a temporary exhibit on Medieval torture instruments in one of the upper floor rooms.
7. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolacao e Santos Passos
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4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
This fabulous Baroque church draws half its appeal from an organic ensemble with a geometrically laid out garden on Largo do Brasil. The Church of Our Lady of Consolation and the Holy Steps has the middle name San Gualter in honor of a Franciscan monk, a local saint. The church itself began to be built at the beginning of the XVIII century on the site of a chapel of the sixteenth century. Architect Andres Soares completed the construction of the church in 1785 in the then fashionable Baroque style. Two flanking bell towers, built in the middle of the XIX century by an architect from Porto, complete the fabulous image of San Gualter. The staircase balustrade and altar of the main chapel date from the late 18th century. The interior is designed in an impressive neoclassical style.
8. Centro Internacional das Artes Jose Guimaraes
9. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By Bozeman-Dublin - Trim, Ireland
Beautiful Church on Olive Square. Gorgeous hipoed wooden roof beams inside with old world style blocks on the walls. Lovely iconography. Watch for the vivid painting of Pope John Paul II on the right as you walk in. Beautiful gilded altar in dim light. Sunlight was spilling in from the windows to the right on my visit, gave the whole place a warm glow. It was such a peaceful church and perhaps the most beautiful one I saw in Guimaraes.
