Centro Histórico Guimarães

guimarães historical centre is related to a response in the portuguese national identity crises during the 12th century. it is a well preserved example of the evolution of a medieval locality into a modern city, with a rich construction typology showing the portuguese architectural development between the 15th and 19th centuries with its continued use of traditional processes and construction techniques.

it’s considered UNESCO world patrimony since 2001. 41º 22’ 27 north  |  08º 17’ 41’’ west