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Guimarães (Oliveira Do Castelo)

Oliveira Square, Guimarães

Guimarães (Oliveira Do Castelo)

Oliveira Square, Guimarães

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Oliveira Square, Guimarães

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Location: Guimarães (Oliveira Do Castelo), Braga, Portugal

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1. Guimarães Castle – Salado Monument loop from Guimarães

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2. Salado Monument – Oliveira Square, Guimarães loop from Fafe

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3. Salado Monument – Palace of the Dukes of Braganza loop from Guimarães

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David Howells

February 20, 2021

The beautiful historic centre of Guimaraes with its rustic stone buildings are a charming attraction.

Noname

August 3, 2025

Largo da Oliveira Square owes its name to an ancient olive tree that once stood on this site. The still existing fence, with a small replacement tree, bears the year 1342. Surrounded by pretty, typically northern Portuguese houses, the square is the ideal starting point for exploring the city's streets on foot. The square also boasts several interesting landmarks: to the west, a curious little Gothic chapel, Padrão do Salado, dating from the time of King D. Afonso IV, which commemorates the Battle of Salado. There, in 1340, Portuguese and Castilian forces jointly defeated the forces of the Moorish king of Granada. Directly behind it lies the Church of Nossa Senhora de Oliveira (also known as the Colegiada). It is the first Gothic monument built in the Minho region. On the right side of the square, you can still see the former medieval town hall, with a stone sculpture that, according to tradition, represents Guimarães. Below, Gothic arcades lead to Largo S. Tiago, one of the city's most characteristic squares. visitportugal.com/de/NR/exeres/9FD0C908-905C-4119-8821-A155EC3C4CEB

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oscargynko

December 31, 2022

In my opinion the most beautiful place in Guimaraes.

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Location: Guimarães (Oliveira Do Castelo), Braga, Portugal

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Oliveira Square, Guimarães

1. Guimarães Castle – Salado Monument loop from Guimarães

2. Salado Monument – Oliveira Square, Guimarães loop from Fafe

3. Salado Monument – Palace of the Dukes of Braganza loop from Guimarães

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