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O Castelo de Guimarães começou por um mosteiro mandado construir por Mumadona Dias no século X, antes, portanto, da formação de Portugal. Como os ataques dos mouros eram frequentes decidiram construir uma muralha para proteger a comunidade e os monges que viviam no seu interior. Foi esta fortaleza que deu origem ao Castelo de Guimarães. Mais tarde, no século XII, foi neste castelo que nasceu Dom Afonso Henriques que viria a ser o primeiro rei de Portugal. Com a falta de uso o castelo foi-se degradando. Recentemente foi recuperado e classificado como Monumento Nacional. É também considerado Patrimônio Mundial pela UNESCO. Um lugar cheio de história e que foi berço de Portugal. Não é à toa que em um pedaço da muralha original tem os dizeres “Aqui nasceu Portugal”.

The Castle of Guimarães began with a monastery built by Mumadona Dias in the 10th century, before, therefore, the formation of Portugal. As the attacks of the Moors were frequent they decided to build a wall to protect the community and the monks that lived inside. It was this fort that gave origin to the Castle of Guimarães. Later, in the twelfth century, it was in this castle that Dom Afonso Henriques was born. Some years after he would become the first king of Portugal. With the lack of use the castle was degrading. Recently it was recovered and classified as National Monument. It is also considered World Heritage by UNESCO. A place full of history and that was cradle of Portugal. It is no wonder that in a piece of the original wall has the words "Here was born Portugal".

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"The place was exactly what we’re expecting and hoping. Very clean and spacious. Great for families and groups. "

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"The stay was really good. I was born in Guimarães so i know the area. The location was really good, right in the heart of the city. The apartment was really nice, with everything you need to jave a good thime and the AC was a must. The parking of the city is not ideal but not that bad neither and if you dont have a car or dont need the car too often, you can't find a better location to be in. Close to everything.... shopping, amusement areas, historic places, restaurants, night life... really...

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Family House | Indoor pool | Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers

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"Recht gut mit dem Bus erreichbar. Wir konnten unser Gepäck schon vor dem Check-in abstellen. Wir wurden mit Früchten und Wasser empfangen.Wohnung ist wie beschrieben, leider sehr hellhörig. Man hört extrem die Straße und die Schritte von der oberen Wohnung.Ein Bad ist sehr eng. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war gut, er hat meistens schnell geantwortet. Alles war sehr sauber. "

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"Boa e tranquila"

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"Pros: tranquilidade, pequeno-almoço, serviço d'almoço"

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"The house was really perfect. Nothing to say excepté that the house was exactly what we were looking for. Calm, peace, good access to the beach and the lack. The restaurant was also really good. And the host are really friendly, helping and gentle.I really recommand this house for familly, or friend, or alone."

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"Clean rapacious room for being in Portugal. Friendly staff. Amazing rooftop terrace with views. Preferred a better location but still walkable to shops and restaurants within 15 min at least. Our train arrived at 10am, we were expecting to drop off luggage. Upon arrival, the rooms were ready, but they charged a 10 euro fee for early check in— I feel that’s the only main cons for the hotel. Overall, we enjoyed the hotel. "

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