The Guimaraes Castle is renowned for its ability to speak of the poetic beauty and military heroism that is so frequently seen throughout Portugal’s history.
- The castle was originally commissioned in approximately 968 AD by the countess of Galicia at the time, Mumadona, who took pity upon the population who were being continuously attacked by savage Viking and Muslim raids.
- It continued to serve as a reinforced refuge over the coming centuries, with Count Henry—the father of the first king of Portugal—later ordering an even stronger castle.
- The castle sadly fell into disrepair and ruin with the invention of new artillery, but was lovingly restored in the early twentieth century so that we can experience its stories and beauty once more.
Where You'll Find it: Rua Conde D. Henrique, 4810-412 Guimarães, Phone: +351 253 412 273, Phone: +35-12-26-19-70-80
Guimaraes Castle is 45 from Porto.
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