Historic Centre of Guimarães

Historic Centre of Guimarães is an urban space of the city of Guimarães, in Portugal, tracing back to medieval age covering an area of 16 hectares and retaining many buildings from the medieval age until 19th century. Since 2001, it is declared as a World Heritage Site of UNESCO.[1]

Historic Centre of Guimarães
UNESCO World Heritage Site
LocationGuimarães, Portugal
CriteriaCultural: (ii), (iii), (iv)
Reference1031
Inscription2001 (25th session)
Area19.45 ha (48.1 acres)
Buffer zone99.23 ha (245.2 acres)
Coordinates41°26′37.432″N 8°17′34.091″W
Location of Historic Centre of Guimarães in Portugal

Guimarães is closely linked to the formation of national identity and of Portuguese language in 12th century. It is the native city of Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, who in 1139, declared independence of the country.

  • Old Palace Council, Oliveira Square, Historic Centre of Guimarães
  • Old Town Hall and other buildings in Oliveira Square
  • Castle of Guimarães.
  • Night view of Castle of Guimarães
  • Oliveira Plaza and Arch of 14th Century.
  • Rua santa Maria.

See also

References
  1. Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Historic Centre of Guimarães". whc.unesco.org. Retrieved 2017-05-17.
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