Guimarães, Portugal

Guimarães is a city in northern Portugal which dates back to the 1100's. Guimarães is widely regretted as the birthplace of Portugal as its first King Afonso Henriques is believed to be from. There are many attractions in this amazing city which includes: Igreja e Oratórios de Nossa Senhora da Consolação e Santos Passos; Jardim do Largo do Brasil; Largo de Donães; Padrão do Salado; Paço dos Duques; Guimarães Castle; and Praça de São Tiago. You can easily get to this city from Porto by train and you can visit the city as a day trip. #staycation #portugal #urbanexplorer #summervacation #nationalpark