Guimaraes, Portugal tourist in
The cradle of the Portuguese city of Guimaraes is considered the nation, became the capital of Portugal in the XII century on the orders of King Alfonso Henriques I. In the Holy Hill in the old town Guimaraes well preserved old fortress with a 27-meter tower, where a tiny Romanesque chapel of San Miguel Alfonso was baptized a newborn. In the center is the medieval quarter, with many mansions. Of great interest to tourists are trips to the Holy Church of St. Francisco Oliveira and related to the beginning of the XIV century. Modern Guimaraes is a thriving industrial city, but residents are proud of their rich historical past. Tourists are always amazed perfectly traced the evolution of architecture, using different materials and construction technologies and building finish. Noteworthy are two museums - Museum Martins Sarmento, which shows the amazing finds from local excavations of Celtic-Iberian settlement, and Alberto Sampaio Museum, set their display of religious art in a former convent. The cable car on the outskirts of Guimaraes tourists can climb to the top of the hill Penh, where an ancient monastery in the apartments guests welcome at one of the best hotels in Portugal.
