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List of buildings and structures in Guimarães

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List of buildings and structures in Guimarães
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Known as the "Birthplace of Portugal" or "The Cradle City", Guimarães played a crucial role in the foundation of the oldest nation state in the world, serving as its first capital and the site of the Battle of São Mamede in 1128, where Portugal secured its independence from the Kingdom of Galicia. It received its Foral around 1096, the first one ever, by Count Henry, father of the first king Portugal, Afonso Henriques, who's said to have been born in Guimarães.[1] This historical significance has contributed to its architectural heritage, spanning from the pre-medieval period to contemporary times. The city's historic center is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001,[2] being further expanded in 2023 to also include the Couros Zone, increasing the area of protected buildings significantly.[2]

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Photograph from the Penha Sanctuary picturing the city of Guimarães in 2013

Its eleven centuries of contiguous habitation allowed a wide range of buildings, from gothic fortifications like the Castle of Guimarães and the city's medieval walls, to Baroque palaces, religious institutions, medieval noble houses and quintas, and other contemporary constructions.[3] Many of these structures are either protected as national monuments[4] or properties of public[5] and municipal interest,[6] or registered in the Directorate-General for Cultural Heritage via SIPA[7] or IGESPAR.[8]

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Buildings

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Historic landmarks

Most important and iconic historical landmarks of Guimarães, from distinct time periods, that had a big impact on the history of the city and of Portugal.

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Residential buildings

List of notable buildings initially intended for residential use, mostly casas (houses) or quintas of rich and noble families.

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Service buildings

List with notable buildings whose function is based on providing services to the people, such as Hotels, Banks, Theatres, Factories and others.

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Religious

Guimarães is deeply involved in Catholic culture, after more than a millennium of its influence in the region. This means that there is a wide variety of religious buildings from many different centuries throughout the municipality.

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Sport

Sports in Guimarães are largely influenced by Vitória S.C., with Moreirense F.C. also holding a significant position. Below is a compilation of notable sports-related venues and locations in Guimarães.

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Demolished buildings

Notable buildings in Guimarães that were demolished.

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Structures

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Bridges

Guimarães has many bridges, spanning from the Roman era to modern times, that help the crossing through the Ave River and its tributaries.

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Monuments

Guimarães has a vast amount of monuments, including sculptures, statues, calvaries and abstract art.

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