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Guimarães

Guimarães, Portugal – 2025. Guimarães, Portugal, is a historic city in the north known as the "Birthplace of Portugal" because the first king Afonso Henrigues, was born there, and it was the site of the Battle of São Mamede that solidified the nation's independence. The historic centre is a maze of medieval streets, squares and traditional buildings.
The Igreja e Oratórios de Nossa Senhora da Consolação e Santos Passos (Church of Our Lady of Consolation and the Holy Steps) in Guimarães, Portugal
Cruzeiro de Nossa Senhora da Guia (Our Lady of the Guide Wayside Cross). It is a stone cross monument located in Guimarães, Portugal
This statue of a knight is located in the Largo da Oliveira Square in the historic center of Guimarães, Portugal
This is an old iron fire alarm box located near the Largo da Oliveira (Oliveira Square) in Guimarães, Portugal. The text on the box lists different locations…
The Câmara Municipal (City Hall) of Guimarães, Portugal
The interior courtyard and staircase of the Lar de Santa Estefânia in Guimarães, Portugal
This is a statue of D. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal. It is located in Guimarães, Portugal, a city considered the birthplace of the king and the…
The Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos (Convent of Saint Anthony of the Capuchins) in Guimarães, Portugal.
Guimarães Castle in Portugal
Guimarães Castle in Portugal
A section of the walls surrounding the Guimarães Castle in Portugal
Guimarães Castle in Portugal
A picture depicting the Virgin Mary with angels. It is traditional Portuguese blue and white ceramic azulejos tiles. Guimarães, Portugal