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Description
The keep, which is 28m high, was built in the 10C by Countess Nuña Mumadoma to protect the monastery and the surrounding town. The castle was later built by Henry of Burgundy strengthened in the 15C. The keep is surrounded by 7 towers, built on rocky outcrops. From the top of the crenallated ramparts, you have an extensive view over Guimarães, dominated to the south by the summit of Penha.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide21 m - Rua Dr Joaquim de Meira, 4810 Guimarães
- The Green Guide93 m - R. de D. Teresa, 4810 Guimarães
- The Green Guide185 m - Rua Conde D. Henrique, 4810 Guimarães
More tourist attractions in Guimarães
Where to sleepnearby
- From €504-As center apartments221 m - 225 Rua Doutor Joaquim de Meira nº 225, 4800-010 Guimarães
- From €70Castle Apartment298 m - Rua Capitão Alfredo Guimarães, 65, 3.º Direito, 4810-266 Guimarães, Portugal, 4800-019 Guimarães
- From €80Mumadona Apartment432 m - Alameda Professor Abel Salazar Bloco E, n.º 27, 3.º Esquerdo, 4810-266 Guimarães
More hotels in Guimarães
Where to eatnearby
- Restaurante Pateo - Eurostars Santa LuziaAround€50514 m - R. Francisco Agra 100, 4800-157 Guimaraes
- CinecittaAround€14550 m - Praca de Sao Tiago, 4810 Guimaraes
- Amu-Te PraçaAround€10553 m - Praca de Sao Tiago 14, 4800-445 Guimaraes
More restaurants in Guimarães
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