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Built in 1737 it features a simple architecture. The altarpiece, made of blue and golden gilt wood, expresses the eclectic taste typical of the end of the XIX century.

Located in the historical district of Guimarães it includes several monuments. It was designated as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO.

Old medieval street in the historical district of Guimarães. It was one of the first streets built in the city.

This site which is nowadays considered the heart of the city, was in the seventeenth century a plaza at the village entrance, where fairs were held.

Large square adorned with orange trees (“laranjeiras”). Here stand out a medieval tower and a tribute to Alberto Sampaio.

Imposing statue built in honor of the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques. Carved by Soares dos Reis, it was inaugurated in 1874.

Park built-in the mountain with a large botanical diversity, some fountains and a viewpoint with privileged views over the city.

Highest point of the urban area of ​Guimarães from where you can enjoy an unique landscape.

Narrow street lined with old stone houses with wooden balconies. It was once one of the busiest streets in Guimarães.

A set of seven statues erected on the site where in 1128, according to History, the Battle of São Mamede began.

Open since 2001, this is a large free access space with grass and trees perfect for recreation and sport.

Spacious and pleasant space it has an artificial lake crossed by a small bridge. Emphasis on the fauna and diverse flora.

A green area with a playground, two football fields, an area for ​extreme sports and a fitness circuit.

Park full of grass and trees with a beautiful artificial lake. It has catering services, a playground and a sports hall.

Located next to Convento do Carmo and surrounded by palaces, it is a nice area embellished by a seventeenth-century fountain.

A space with lots of trees, park benches and a bandstand where cultural activities such as philharmonic concerts take place.

Sports hall was built in 1967 for the practice of sport and to hold clubs and associations' practices and competitions. It was recently refurbished.

Located in one of the city's main entrances, this is a space which hosts many different sport, festive and cultural activities.

Amusement and water park with two pools and another area with Fantasyland and Waterslide.

Vitória Sport Clube's Football Stadium. Restored for the 2004 European Football Championship, it has capacity for 30,000 people.

Located at the center of Guimarães, it offers a ride with a unique view of the city all the way to Montanha da Penha.

This Natural Park provides multiple options and fun based on adventure: climbing, archery among other activities.

Synthetic floor track with eight lanes and a 1200 people stand. Built in honor of Guimarães' international athletes Domingos and Dionisio Castro.

It is one of the most charismatic and popular bars in town where cultures, music, tribes", environments and flavors mix."

Bar with young and relaxed atmosphere. Karaoke stage on Thursdays and Fridays, it hosts themed parties on Saturdays.

Situated in the middle of Praça de Santiago, it is a space that brings together a young and relaxed atmosphere with good music.

The first Gin Bar in Guimarães, located in the historic district, it has a list of over 70 gins.

Coffee bar set up in 2002 which offers a game room and Internet access. It features the Hamburger à Museu an exclusive snack.

More than an ice cream parlor, this is a space that unites the Italian ice creams with the Anglo-Saxon pastry and the coffee culture.

It combines a special selection of products to meet the most demanding tastes. It calls for a moment of introspection with relaxing teas.

It combines a special selection of products to meet the most demanding tastes. It calls for a moment of introspection with relaxing teas.

Diverse space and a reference in the Guimarães nightlife. It associates music to the pleasure of a good dinner.

Nice spot that features famous homemade ice creams made with milk and fresh fruit. It is also a pizzeria.

With an informal and modern atmosphere, it combines an excellent selection of national wines with a variety of tapas.""

A wine-bar located in the historic district, it serves tapas and offers a wide selection of wines, beers, cheeses, hams and portuguese sausages.

A shopping center which features 136 shops, including 22 restaurants, 6 movie theaters, supermarket and car park.

A Shopping Center with large panoramic spaces, 109 shops and a warm Food Square.

Founded in 1992, it offers several sections: newspapers, children and teens area, audiovisual, multimedia and local background.

Large living room located at the heart of the city with a cozy and air-conditioned environment. It features modern electronic panels and a bar.

A cultural gallery founded in 1990, it occupies an important place in Guimarães for its role in disseminating contemporary art.

Created in 1928, it features local objects and ancient sacred art, including sculptures, jewelery, paintings, tiles and more.

Created in 1991 the museum exhibits a collection that includes about 300 works by national and international painters.

Founded in 1885, the most important Portuguese Museum of castro culture brings together pieces from most archaeological sites north of the Tagus.

Museum dedicated to agriculture in which several rooms feature the different instruments used by craftsmen to make linen, wine, bread, among others.

Inaugurated in 1985, it exhibits an outstanding collection related to the construction of the temple, the pilgrimages and the cult of Saint Torcato.

A diverse space dedicated to artistic, cultural, economic and social activity. Originated in an infrastructural project to transform the Old Market of Guimarães.

Installed in a wing of Vila Flor Palace, it features two auditoriums, four meeting rooms, an exhibition area, restaurant and café-concert.

Created in 1958, it promotes the meeting between the community and the seventh art and is one of the largest film clubs in the country.

An old cinema converted into a multidisciplinary cultural space featuring a concert hall, an art gallery, a café-concert and a bookstore.

A set of nineteenth century buildings that are now used as a multifunctional complex hosting diverse cultural activities.

Two-story space with bowling lanes, pool tables, gaming machines, bars and live music.

Modern cultural and cosmopolitan space which combines design, fashion, art gallery, gourmet area and Wine and Tea Bar.

Known as a building of medieval origin characteristic of the city of Guimarães, it has three floors and a small garden. It was recently restructured.

Founded in the nineteenth century, it is nowadays a modern company where tradition and technology come together to produce raw material for the footwear industry.

It is one of the best known monuments in the country and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Open from 10:00 to 18:00.

A monument that covered approximately 2000m and from which remains a large area and one of the eight towers.

Founded in the early seventeenth century it highlights a number of altarpieces in gilt and an organ from the time of D. João V.

An old convent built in the seventeenth century which also worked as an hospital. Nowadays it is the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Guimarães.

This Romanesque temple has been remodeled and enlarged over the years. In its interior there can be found a remarkable set of religious sculptures.

One of the seven chapels built in 1727 in honor of the people's devotion to the Passion of Christ.

Eighteenth century mannerist temple located behind the Guimarães' Castle. Inside, the azulejos from the Camelia family (painted tiles) are its major feature .

Sixteenth-century mannerist and baroque chapel. The frontispiece is flanked by a bell tower with a conical cap.

Church decorated with gilt and tiles depicting the life of Pope St. Damasus, who according to tradition was born in Guimarães.

Romanesque temple rebuilt by Dom João I to celebrate the victory in Aljubarrota Battle to fulfill a promise he had made to Nossa Senhora da Oliveira.

Romanesque temple from the twelfth century that belonged to the Templars. It is the most important historical and cultural reference of Serzedelo parish.

Gothic church, subject of profound and systematic changes. Its major feature is the framed altarpiece in joanino style which is considered the most splendid of the kind in Guimarães.

Romanesque church with an historical connection to the nation's foundation and the place of baptism of D. Afonso Henriques.

Sanctuary built in 1946 it features a church, several shrines and a park with several natural caves that served as shelters in the past.

A church with a revivalist and eclectic architecture. Inside you will find the sacrosanct body of St. Torcato, one of the first evangelists in the Iberian Peninsula.

A set of impressive archaeological ruins of the Roman occupation. It shows numerous buildings that date back more than 2000 years.

A majestic manor of the fifteenth century where the Dukes of Bragança lived. Open every day from 10am to 18pm.

Famous for its high quality cuisine, it is a multifunctional space where are held live concerts, shows and other events.

A modern space where the natural light and the landscape are major assets. The cuisine favors the Mediterranean and Oriental flavors.

Italian restaurant located in a wide space known by its pleasant environment. Open from 11am to 12pm.

Simple and cozy restaurant open since 2005 with a capacity of 300 seats. Its specialty is the piglet (leitão) roast in wood-fire oven.

Set in a cozy space, this vegetarian restaurant comprises a cafeteria and a tea house. Closed on Mondays.

Open since 2013, it focuses on a differentiated gastronomic concept. Its privileged location offers fantastic views of the Guimarães centre.

Opposite to the Largo da Oliveira, this restaurant fuses in a single space the best of the traditional cuisine with the international cuisine.

A classy and welcoming restaurant located in the historic district of Guimarães, it offers an excellent menu of Portuguese cuisine.

Founded in 1994, it offers a diversified cuisine based on different influences and culinary styles while highlighting the Portuguese Traditional cuisine.

Restaurant of delicious hamburgers. This simple space attracts local crowds for small snacks or a cold beer with friends.

It combines a special selection of gourmet products to meet the most discerning tastes and expectations.

Open since 2003, it serves regional cuisine dishes recognizable by a touch of innovation. Spacious and pleasant.

A large modern and cozy space, it has a relaxing terrace with a charming landscape. It serves a selection of regional cuisine snacks.

An Italian restaurant known for its pizzas, pastas and a wide variety of meat and fish.

A Portuguese traditional cuisine restaurant, it is an historic and cozy space that offers a magnificent view of the Toural Square.

What used to be an old tavern it is now a regional cuisine restaurant with a large and well decorated room.

A modern style restaurant where you can taste traditional products exquisitely confectioned. It is located in the Old Manor of the seventeenth century.

It offers an extensive menu of Japanese specialties, especially the sushi. It combines rustic stone walls with modern decoration.