Porto Trip Overview
The North of Portugal is green, but it is also history, tradition and modernity. Minho is the river that borders the north of the country, but also the land of a wine that only has a green name and that remains in the memory of those who drink it.
To discover this region is to get involved in Guimarães – a World Heritage city since 2001 – with its symbolic castle and cradle of Portugal, it is to walk its streets and feel the history. It is visiting Braga with its Cathedral, feeling that the Romans also passed through there and being part of a modern city. It means going up to the Church of Bom Jesus and allowing yourself to be spiritually involved in its chapels and gardens.
Minho is to feel the landscape, the history, the culture, the tradition and the Portuguese being.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Northern Portugal, Portugal
The North of Portugal is green, but it is also history, tradition and modernity. Minho is the river that borders the north of the country, but also the land of a wine that only has a green name and that remains in the memory of those who drink it.
To discover this region is to get involved in Guimarães – a World Heritage city since 2001 – with its symbolic castle and cradle of Portugal, it is to walk its streets and feel the history. It is visiting Braga with its Cathedral, feeling that the Romans also passed through there and being part of a modern city. It means going up to the Church of Bom Jesus and allowing yourself to be spiritually involved in its chapels and gardens.
Minho is to feel the landscape, the history, the culture, the tradition and the Portuguese being.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Guimaraes Castle, Rua Conde D. Henrique Paço dos Duques, Guimaraes 4810-245 Portugal
Considered one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal, this castle allows a journey to the beginning of nationality.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo, between Castelo and Paco dos Duques de Braganca, Guimaraes 4810-245 Portugal
Church where, according to tradition, the first King of Portugal was baptized.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Paco dos Duques de Braganca, Rua Conde Dom Henrique, Guimaraes 4800-412 Portugal
Inspired by the Palacio de Perpignan, it served as the residence of the First Duke of Bragança (D. Afonso).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Largo Martins Sarmento, 4810 Guimarães, Portugal
Baroque design with gilded altars.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Praca de S. Tiago, Centro Historico 4800-445 Guimarães, Guimaraes 4800-445 Portugal
Picturesque square of Centro Historico,
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Largo da Misericordia, Guimaraes 4800-413 Portugal
The name of the square derives from the Church of Misericordia (Sec XVI)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Largo do Toural, Circular Urbana de Guimaraes, Guimaraes 4810-561 Portugal
Considered the main square of the city today, it was an extramural place where a cattle fair was held.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, Largo da Oliveira s/n Centro Histórico, Guimaraes 4800-438 Portugal
Also known by the Collegiate Church, it has its origins in the 12th century.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Padrao do Salado, Largo da Oliveira Historic Center, Guimaraes 4800-438 Portugal
Gothic monument built to perpetuate a military victory in the 14th century.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte, Largo do Santuario do Bom Jesus Tenões, Braga 4715-056 Portugal
One of Braga’s icons has been inscribed on the UNESCO list as a World Heritage Site since 2019. Travel on the Hydraulic Lift included.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Se de Braga, R. Dom Paio Mende, Braga 4700-424 Portugal
The Oldest Cathedral in Portugal full of history and curiosities.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Casa das Bananas, R. do Souto 26, 4700-317 Braga, Portugal
A tradition with a few decades that all inhabitants of Braga repeat at least once a year.
Hence the expression eat a banana and drink a “banano”. Muscat and banana included.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jardim de Santa Barbara, R. Dr. Justino Cruz, Braga 4700-314 Portugal
Visit to the gardens of the former Episcopal Palace.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Santa Cruz, Largo Engenheiro Carlos Amarante 11, Braga 4700-308 Portugal
One of the most beautiful churches in Braga built in the 17th century.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Praca da Republica, Braga 4710-305 Portugal
Main town square where you can feel the pulse of Braga.
Duration: 30 minutes
