Birthplace of Afonso Henriques and first capital of medieval Portucale, GUIMARÃES remains a lively and atmospheric university town. The town's chief attraction is the Castelo (Tues-Sun 10am-12.30pm & 2-5.30pm; free), whose square keep and seven towers are an enduring symbol of the emergent Portuguese nation. Built by Henry of Burgundy, it became the stronghold of his son, Afonso Henriques. From here the Reconquest began along with the creation of a kin... [More]