Guimarães Castle
The 10th-century castle on the hill above the old town, a national symbol linked to the founding of Portugal.
Historic Landmarks in Guimarães
The castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, Largo da Oliveira and Penha.
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Palace of the Dukes of Braganza
A grand fifteenth-century manor house with steep roofs and brick chimneys, restored in the twentieth century as a museum of art and furnishings.
€5
10:00 – 18:00 • Mon-Sun
Verified: 2026-03-26
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Largo da Oliveira
The medieval heart of Guimarães, framed by granite arcades and timber balconies, with the city's oldest church and a Gothic shrine.
€0
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Alberto Sampaio Museum
A museum of sacred art set around the medieval cloister of the Olive Tree church, holding goldwork, sculpture, and historic royal relics.
€5
10:00 – 18:00 • Tue-Sun
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Penha Sanctuary
A hilltop sanctuary and viewpoint above Guimarães, reached by cable car, set among granite boulders, woodland, and panoramic views.
€0
Verified: 2026-03-26