Historic Centre of Guimarães World Heritage Site

Official name

Historic Centre of Guimarães | UNESCO

Country

Portugal | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

Province of Minho, District of Braga
41.4437° Lat, -8.2928° Lon | Map

Code

1031

Time Zone

Europe/Lisbon (WEST, +0100)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 2001. 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.