Castelo de Guimarães
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member razalas
N 41° 26.886 W 008° 17.440
29T E 559250 N 4588745
In dominant position, overlooking the Campo de São Mamede, this monument is connected to the foundation of the County of Portugal and the struggles of the independence of Portugal, popularly known as the cradle of nationality.
Waymark Code: WM8W3Y
Location: Braga, Portugal
Date Posted: 05/19/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member condor1
Views: 7

ING: Dominant position, overlooking the Campo de São Mamede, this monument is connected to the foundation of the County of Portugal and the struggles of the independence of Portugal, popularly known as the cradle of nationality.
Classified as a National Monument in 1908 and 1910, was elected in 2007 as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.
PT: Em posição dominante, sobranceiro ao Campo de São Mamede, este monumento encontra-se ligado à fundação do Condado Portucalense e às lutas da independência de Portugal, sendo designado popularmente como berço da nacionalidade.
Classificado como Monumento Nacional por Decretos publicados em 27 de Agosto de 1908 e em 1910, em 2007 foi eleito como uma das Sete maravilhas de Portugal.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
Terça a Domingo 10.00h - 18.00h Torre de Menagem encerrada à hora de almoço uesday to Sunday 10.00 - 18.00 Watchtower closed at lunchtime


Admission Prices:
Entrada gratuita. Free


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation

The attraction’s own URL: Not listed

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