Guimarães Castle

Guimarães Castle is officially included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The attraction is located in a small town, but it is known not only in Portugal, but also outside the country. Local residents are proud that in 2008 the Portuguese Government included this object in the 7 wonders (structures of Portugal). Tourists from different countries visit this place every year.

History of Guimarães Castle

In the 9th century, the territory of the city of Guimarães was captured from the Arabs, who ruled in these areas for a long time. Reconquista is the process of reconquest of lands by Christians, especially the Portuguese, in this process the Portuguese reconquered this region and a representative of the Fernandes family stood at the head of Guimarães. Later, after the death of the count, his possessions were redefined between his heirs, who “fragmented” the land holdings.

The Burgundian dynasty of kings of Spain settled in Portugal, which, under the leadership of King Henry, built Guimarães Castle in the city. According to the stories of local residents, their ancestors were against the rule of the Spaniards here, but these “sentiments” were suppressed by force. In the 15th century, the castle was subject to significant reconstruction, the façade was changed, and there were  The supporting structures of this structure have been strengthened. In the 16th centuries, the castle was a real defensive structure, when the Spaniards repelled the attacks of the barbarians and fought heroically for their castle and their lord.

Features of Guimarães Castle

It has become a classic castle of the “Spanish model”, the towers were separated by “geared structures”, and the tourist is also invited to walk through the bastion structures and iconic places where fierce fighting took place. Guimarães Castle is a cult place among all medieval fortresses and can serve as a real example of the construction of such structures throughout Western Europe.

Portugal is an amazing country where two unique trends are combined - construction and nature, as well as an amazing atmosphere. Guimarães Castle is recommended for visiting by the Portuguese; through it you can learn the intricacies of Portuguese architectural art. Picturesque photographs are obtained against the backdrop of the landmark.