The Top 5 Castles around Fornelos
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 5
beautiful castles to choose from around Fornelos. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Fornelos. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 23, 2025
Paço dos Duques de Bragança
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The Palace of the Dukes of Braganza is an imposing and well kept medieval estate and former residence of the first Dukes of Braganza, located in the historical centre of …
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Guimarães Castle
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Entrance ticket with the palace next to 6EU. Nice views of the neighborhood.
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Church of São Miguel do Castelo
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Always go around to the left ... In the middle of the sun, several stone slabs embedded in the ground, under which many knights are buried. Right at the beginning …
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Portugal Was Born Here (Guimarães City Walls)
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The lettering "Aqui nasceu Portugal" ... is written on the old city walls of Guimãres ... the cradle of the nation. Portugal was born here ...
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Historic Center of Guimarães
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Definitely worth a trip when you are in Porto. Guimarães is the cradle of Protugals, a lot of history in one place.
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