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O Castelo de Guimarães começou por um mosteiro mandado construir por Mumadona Dias no século X, antes, portanto, da formação de Portugal. Como os ataques dos mouros eram frequentes decidiram construir uma muralha para proteger a comunidade e os monges que viviam no seu interior. Foi esta fortaleza que deu origem ao Castelo de Guimarães. Mais tarde, no século XII, foi neste castelo que nasceu Dom Afonso Henriques que viria a ser o primeiro rei de Portugal. Com a falta de uso o castelo foi-se degradando. Recentemente foi recuperado e classificado como Monumento Nacional. É também considerado Patrimônio Mundial pela UNESCO. Um lugar cheio de história e que foi berço de Portugal. Não é à toa que em um pedaço da muralha original tem os dizeres “Aqui nasceu Portugal”.

The Castle of Guimarães began with a monastery built by Mumadona Dias in the 10th century, before, therefore, the formation of Portugal. As the attacks of the Moors were frequent they decided to build a wall to protect the community and the monks that lived inside. It was this fort that gave origin to the Castle of Guimarães. Later, in the twelfth century, it was in this castle that Dom Afonso Henriques was born. Some years after he would become the first king of Portugal. With the lack of use the castle was degrading. Recently it was recovered and classified as National Monument. It is also considered World Heritage by UNESCO. A place full of history and that was cradle of Portugal. It is no wonder that in a piece of the original wall has the words "Here was born Portugal".

Guimaraes Castle

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Guimaraes Castle is just one of the places to see in Oliveira do Castelo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.

This majestic stately home was built in the 15th century at the order of the illegitimate son of King D. João I, Alfonso, who was to become Duke of Bragança. He lived here with his second wife Constança de Noronha.

More about Guimarães here: http://imoutoftheoffice.com/guimaraes-the-cradle-of-portuguese-nation/

Palace Duques de Bragança

After visiting Palace Duques de Bragança, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oliveira do Castelo. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.

The museum was named D. Diogo de Sousa to honour the 16th century Archbishop who undertook important measures to improve urban planning in Braga, Portugal.
Was officially founded in 1918 but only started its scientific and cultural work in 1980 as the Regional Archaeological Museum.

D. Diogo de Sousa Museum

You can browse the exhibits at D. Diogo de Sousa Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Maximinos, Sé e Cividade. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Minho University

Explore the campus of Minho University, during your trip to Braga. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

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