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Things to do in Guimaraes, Northern Portugal: The Best Architectural Buildings
Discover the best top things to do in Guimaraes, Portugal including Capelas dos Passos da Paixao de Cristo, Paco dos Duques de Braganca, Padrao do Salado, Domus Municipalis, Tribunal Judicial.
Restaurants in Guimaraes
1. Capelas dos Passos da Paixao de Cristo
2. Paco dos Duques de Braganca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,845 reviews
Reviewed By iolandaa21 - Lisbon, Portugal
Built in the first quarter of the 15th century its inner space is divided in several rooms, whose artifacts are just stunning - such as those in the Banquet Hall or the Hall of the lost steps, to mention just a few. The roof designed as the interior wooden keel of a boat is worth being admired. I was fortunate enough to have equally watched a temporary exhibit on Medieval torture instruments in one of the upper floor rooms.
3. Padrao do Salado
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
Located within the Largo da Oliveiras Square, just outside of the Igreja da Colegiada de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira Church, stands this lovely Gothic Shrine. Construction of the Gothic monument was ordered by Afonso IV to commemorate the Battle of Salado in 1340. A cross stands within this beautiful architectural shrine, one of the many sites within this central historic hub of Guimaraes. Within the Largo da Oliveiras are numerous cafes offering inside and alfresco dining. I would recommend having lunch or a refreshment in this area, to absorb all that this Square has to offer, and to more thoroughly inspect this moving structure.
