Portugal Heritage

A breathtaking side view of Porto Cathedral. Situated in the historical center of Porto and designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Sé do Porto, or Porto Cathedral, serves as an excellent starting point to explore the city and delve into the history of the nation’s foundation. In 1120, D. Teresa donated the medieval…

Ribeira’s buildings and facades, Porto Fundamental to the formation of Portugal, Porto was populated long before the kingdom’s foundation. Urban development united the upper zone, Sé do Porto, to the lower one, Ribeira, on the bank of the river Douro. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage and Porto Historical Centre, Ribeira is an ancient place…

Discovering the best of northern Portugal involves visiting the beautiful bimillennial city of Braga, where the history of the distant past intersects with modern history and religion with tradition. Concerning infrastructure, Braga is the third city in Portugal, immediately after Lisbon and Porto. However, Braga is the oldest Portuguese city, with the most gardens and…

Considered The Cradle of the Nation, explore Guimarães, home of the first Portuguese king, which perfectly combines the ancient mediaeval town with the modern city without losing its essence. Stroll through the streets and alleys and observe centuries of architecture, all very well preserved. Lovers of cultural and historical tourism will feel an incomparable fascination there.

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.