Things to Do in Guimarães
Porto & North
Where Portugal was born. UNESCO old town, castle and the founding palace.
Guimarães is the birthplace of Portugal. The medieval old town is UNESCO listed, the castle is where the first king was born, and the Palace of the Dukes is one of the great Portuguese monuments.
Top things to do
- Guimarães castle and the founding chapel
- Palace of the Dukes of Bragança
- Largo da Oliveira and the medieval old town
- Penha mountain by cable car
- Optional pairing with Braga