French: Centre historique de Guimarães
The Historic Centre of Guimarães is a World Heritage site in Portugal defined by the UNESCO in 2001 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 288 (334, 140) in our monthly survey..

"The historic town of Guimarães is associated with the emergence of the Portuguese national identity in the 12th century. An exceptionally well-preserved and authentic example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town, its rich building typology exemplifies the specific development of Portuguese architecture from the 15th to 19th century through the consistent use of traditional building materials and techniques."
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