Medieval Portugal
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Festa Afonsina in Guimarães: Medieval Festival Dates, Highlights & Visitor Guide
Every June, the historic centre of Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, comes alive during Festa Afonsina, one of Portugal’s most important historical festivals. Inspired by Afonso Henriques, the event transforms the city into an immersive medieval world filled with knights, merchants, musicians, artisans, and costumed processions that celebrate the origins of Portugal.
May 19, 2026
Posted in:Events & Festivals, Guimarães,
D. Afonso Henriques
D. Afonso Henriques was probably born in the Guimarães Castle in 1109. The castle is open to the public, in good condition and a monument worth visiting, as it has become a symbol in Portugal’s history. The imposing mediaeval castle in Guimarães municipality, near Campo de São Mamede, has become iconic of heroic and impressive battles.
June 21, 2023
Posted in:History & Heritage, Guimarães,