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Statues in Guimarães

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This modern monument is adjacent to the side wall of the Church of San Gualter. It was made by the sculptor José de Guimarães in 2

Churches in Guimarães

Third Order of St. Dominic

This 2-storey Baroque building was part of the Convent of Santo Domingo, and is next to the Igreja de São Domingos. It's eighteent

Statues in Guimarães

Monument to João Franco

This monument is in memory of João Franco Ferreira Pinto Castelo Branco, politician and prime minister of Portugal in 1906 and is

Statues in Guimarães

Monument to Afonso Henriques (1)

On the corner between Largo da Misericordia and Rainha Street, directly opposite the Church and House of Mercy and the building of

Statues in Guimarães

Monument to the Count of Arnoso

This monument is on the left bank of Largo da Republic of Brazil towards the middle of the avenue and it goes unnoticed as it's a

Shops in Guimarães

Loja do Julio

A few steps from the central square, Largo da Oliveira Rainha street, I found this shop that caught my attention and it was open e

Statues in Guimarães

Pope Pius IX Statue

This statue is in a broad esplanade in Montanha da Penha and represents Pope Pius IX, who in 1873 granted a plenary indulgence to

Festivals in Guimarães

Festival of Nossa Senhora do Carmo

To mark the feast day of Carmen, on the Sunday closest to July 16, a pilgrimage takes place at the Penha Mountain in honor of the

Exhibitions in Guimarães

Ritmos E Improvisos Exhibition

This exhibition was part of a special program of nightly visits to museums because of Guimarães' for the European Capital of Cultu

Statues in Guimarães

Afonso Henriques Memorial (2)

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This monument is opposite the main door of the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, although in the center of the city, in the Largo d

Exhibitions in Guimarães

José de Guimarães Exhibition

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A permanent exhibition in one of the halls of the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, with paintings and sculpture by the Portuguese

Exhibitions in Guimarães

Exhibition

This was another of the exhibits that I was able to see during my visit inside the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança. It took place

Statues in Guimarães

Countess Mumadona Memorial

This monument is in the square of the same name, opposite the Palace of Justice. It was made in 1960 and is a cast bronze sculptur

Churches in Guimarães

Igreja de São Domingos - Church of Santo Domingo

Palaces in Guimarães

Fountain of Vila Flor Palace

Nature Reserves in Guimarães

Santa Catarina Mount- Montanha da Penha

Viewpoints in Guimarães

Viewpoint of Pio IX

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Of Cultural Interest in Guimarães

Centro histórico de Guimaraes

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Guimaraes is like a little chocolate truffle- it's a pleasure savor slowly, and we did. We walked through the streets and squares,

Things to do in Guimarães

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