- Guimaraes Castle - The Castle of Guimarães (Portuguese: Castelo de Guimarães), is the principal medieval castle in the municipality Guimarães, in the northern region of Portugal. It was built under the orders of Mumadona Dias in the 10th century to defend the monastery from attacks by Moors and Norsemen.
The castle is a military fortification grounded primarily in the late Romanesque period, and elaborated during the early Gothic epoch of Portuguese architecture. Its area is delineated by walls forming a pentagram, similar to a shield, that includes eight rectangular towers, military square and central keep. Originating in the foundations of a Roman structure, from the writings of Alfredo Guimarães, it was later elaborated on the French model, in its current the form of a shield, with reduced central yard and difficult accesses. It includes several Gothic characteristics, owing to its remodelling at the end of the 13th century, when the keep and residences were constructed (possibly over pre-existing structures).
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Driver/Guide
- Lunch
- Monuments entrances
The region of Minho, home to the cities of Guimarães and Braga, gets its recognition, significance, and name from the Minho River, which is among the four biggest rivers in Portugal. Surrounded by a vast and lush green landscape, it produces the renowned Green Wine, a unique fusion as distinct as the vineyards it hails from. Additionally, it’s worth noting that this place was the birthplace of the Portuguese County.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The total tour duration includes travel time
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