Our Journey: 2015
Guimarães: (18 April 2015)
100 km from Porto lies the city of Guimarães. This city is considered as the birthplace
of the first king of Portugal Alfonso Henriques I. He also lived there in the 12
century. This city is very well preserved and can only be visited by foot. You will find
several churches but also the impressive palace of the Dukes of Braganza that has
been restored. Inside the palace you find ancient tapestry representing some
historical battles. The palace has 3 floors but only 2 can be visited by the public. The
third floor is today reserved for the president of the Republic of Portugal. We also
loved he castle located close to the Duke palace and the church of St Francois as well
as the sacristy that contains many historical artefacts.
of the first king of Portugal Alfonso Henriques I. He also lived there in the 12
century. This city is very well preserved and can only be visited by foot. You will find
several churches but also the impressive palace of the Dukes of Braganza that has
been restored. Inside the palace you find ancient tapestry representing some
historical battles. The palace has 3 floors but only 2 can be visited by the public. The
third floor is today reserved for the president of the Republic of Portugal. We also
loved he castle located close to the Duke palace and the church of St Francois as well
as the sacristy that contains many historical artefacts.
Palace of the Dukesl
Castle
