The Cradle of Portugal | Guimarães.

Guimarães, Braga has a special significance for all Portuguese people. The founder of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, was born in this city. After he grew up, he led the people to repel foreign invaders and established the capital here. UNESCO has listed Guimarães, Braga as a World Cultural Heritage Site. ⛺【Must-visit】 Guimarães Castle This place witnessed the founding of Portugal. The founding king Afonso led the generals to resist the invasion of the Moors here. But now the castle only has 7 towers and the central part. The top floor of the central part has some exhibitions of Portuguese history. The canvas is brightly colored, showing scenes in ancient wars. There is also a helmet of an ancient Portuguese soldier, and many tourists are scrambling to take photos. Under the guidance of the sign, tourists can walk around the city wall in the designated area. Standing on the city wall, you can see the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza in front and the vineyard in the distance. The past scenes of war emerge in your mind, and you can imagine the grandeur of the founding king leading thousands of troops. 🛬【Travel Tips】 The town is not big, and the streets still retain the original appearance of thousands of years ago, exuding a simple and quiet atmosphere. There are not many tourists, and the alleys are quiet and winding, as if returning to Portugal in the Middle Ages. 🧡【Tips】: "Oliveira" in Portuguese means "olive tree", symbolizing the blessing of the Virgin Mary and peace and health. The Portuguese-style restaurants in this town are the most authentic, and each one is particularly delicious. Many Portuguese people will go to the town to eat authentic Portuguese food.