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Widely regarded as the birthplace of Portugal, Guimaraes is a charming medieval town with an incredibly well-preserved historic center. The downtown core is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and it's likely that you'll want to spend the bulk of your day exploring the sights in this area, which include the 11th-century Guimarães Castle, the historic Oliveira Square, and the French chateau-style Dukes of Bragança Palace. If you have time, you should also take the cable car up to the Santuário da Penha church, where you'll get some spectacular views of the town and the surrounding region. Guimaraes
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Aveiro
Barcelos
Braga
Coimbra
Costa Nova
Douro Valley
Espinho
Esposende
Fatima
Figueira da Foz
Guimaraes
Lamego
Matosinhos Beach
Miramar Beach
Paiva Walkways
Peneda-Geres National Park
Ponte de Lima
Povoa de Varzim
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Serralves Park
Viana do Castelo
Vigo
Vila Do Conde
Vila Real
Vinho Verde Province
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