guimarães
states: [portugal]
category: cultural
year: 2001
location: Province of Minho, District of Braga
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 41.4437310000, -8.2928030000
visited: 2018
The historic town of Guimarães is associated with the emergence of the Portuguese national identity in the 12th century. An exceptionally well-preserved and authentic example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town, its rich building typology exemplifies the specific development of Portuguese architecture from the 15th to 19th century through the consistent use of traditional building materials and techniques.
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