Guimarães

Guimarães

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Castle of Guimarães

The Castle of Guimarães is one of Portugal’s most iconic medieval fortresses. Built in the 10th century to defend against invasions, it later became the birthplace of Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal. Today, it symbolizes the origins of…