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GUIMARÃES CASTLE

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Guimarães, Portugal
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2024
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• 2024

The building is very impressive with its fortress protected by a moat, a drawbridge and a massive, crenellated enclosure.

Built between the 10th and 11th centuries to resist Norman and Moorish invasions, this fortress is protected by a moat, a drawbridge and a massive, crenellated enclosure. In the 12th century, Dom Henrique and Dona Teresa settled in the castle and renovated it to extend and fortify it. Occupied by successive kings of the kingdom between the 13th and 15th centuries, it fell into disinheritance when it lost its defensive role until the 20th century. The 27 m high tower offers a beautiful view. Be careful, the last staircase leading to the roof is very steep.

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clm_rnd
Visited in september 2015
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Le chateau est en très bon état. Un tour des remparts permet d'avoir une belle vue sur Guimaraes. Guimaraes se visite facilement en train depuis porto.
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papikok
papikok
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Point culminant de cette très jolie ville classée au Patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco. Une belle ballade qui peut s'organiser très facilement de Porto par le train (1h15 de trajet, trains toutes les heures).
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Krou
Krou
A pretty view of this very pleasant city
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