Festas de Cidade e Gualterianas

in the very centre of the city, this castle have been constructed in the 10th century, ordered by Mumadona Dias, with the purpose to defend the city from the Muslims. The first name of the Castle was "São Mamede Castle", name given by Mumadona. The first king, Afonso Henriques, lived in this Castle, and started conquering Portugal from the Muslims from this place. Very well kept, the castle is of the greatest historical symbols in Portugal. It has been classified by UNESCO as World Heritage.

Probably built between 1420 and 1422, for Afonso, Count of Barcelos, bastard son of king John I of Portugal and future Duke of Bragança. Today, the Palace of the dukes is classified as a National Monument. It has, in its structure, a museum; the main façade in the 2nd floor is the official residence for the Presidency of the Republic.

The only mountain in Guimarães, when you can have a wonderful view over the city. You can go there through an elevator, where you can taste a little more of the mountain spirit, and at the same time get different views of the city.

one of the most beautiful places in the city, where you can really feel the ancient times. It's a good place to sit, and have a drink, and look at old construction and typical houses. Here you have Igreja da Oliveira (Olive Church) and the Padrão do Salado(in the photo, at Praça da Oliveira).

This old manor has astonishing saloons decorated with hand painted wallpaper from 19th century from the French painter Roquemont. Casa de Sezim became the ancestral home of the present family in 1376. The original vellum documents still exist and record that Maria Mendes Serrazinha gave Casa de Sezim to Afonso Martins, a descendant of D. João de Freitas, companion of the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques. The document states that Casa de Sezim was given to Afonso Martins in recognition of As boas graças que dele recebeu e espera receber e por crença que lhe fez, the good works received from him and hope to receive and for his trusting belief. The beauty of Casa de Sezim is not only in its harmonious lines or the impressive façade of its majestic entrance, as within its walls hang early 19th-century panoramic wallpapers, scenes from both of the new and old world, of sufficient rarity to have become a motive of international curiosity. You can enjoy the gardens and the property, as well as taste the famous wine (vinho verde).The surroundings are attractive for the hiking and mountain biking. You can also sleep there on request.

An important Celtic-Iberian era castro archaeological site with iron age roots. On the EN309 road, not far from Requeixo, this proto-urban site provides an insight into an indigenous people's way of life before being disrupted by the Roman invasions..