Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Historic Centre of Guimarães


Brief Description

The historic town of Guimarães is associated with the emergence of the Portuguese national identity in the 12th century. An exceptionally well-preserved and authentic example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town, its rich building typology exemplifies the specific development of Portuguese architecture from the 15th to 19th century through the consistent use of traditional building materials and techniques.

Province of Minho, District of Braga
N41 26 26.988 W8 17 41.352
Date of Inscription: 2001
Criteria: (ii)(iii)(iv)
Property : 16 ha
Buffer zone: 45 ha
Ref: 1031

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