Pousada de Guimaraes - Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
Guimaraes, Porto and North Portugal
Classification: charm
th century castle. There are many beautiful historic buildings in Guimaraes, one of them being the ducal palace of the Bragancas, who ruled Portugal from 1640 to 1910. The palace has been restored, has a museum and houses an excellent collection of portraits.
The local menu specialities include, fish soup, cod “au gratin” with smoked ham, rabbit stew and creme brulee.
The Pousada is in the centre of the old town.
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Guimaraes Santa Marinha 3 km, Amares 36 km, Geres/Canicada 41 km, Marao 55 km
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Guimaraes is justifiably called the cradle of the nation as it was the first capital of Portugal and the birthplace of the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, who was born in 1139 in 
the 10th century castle. There are many beautiful historic buildings in Guimaraes, one of them being the ducal palace of the Bragancas, who ruled Portugal from 1640 to 1910. The palace has been restored, has a museum and houses an excellent collection of portraits.
There are two Pousadas in Guimaraes: the Pousada Nossa Senhora da Oliviera was a manor house situated in the centre of this medieval town. There are only 10 double rooms and 6 
suites, so early booking is recommended.
