The Castle of Guimarães was built under the orders of Mumadona Diaz the 10th century to defend the monastery from attacks by Moors and Norsemen.
Emblematic of the medieval Portuguese castle, Guimarães is associated with the origins of the Portuguese nation. Yet, the phases and organization involved in its construction, from the 10th century onwards is very deficient, with many of its present structure resulting from its reconstruction in the second half of the 13th century.
The Oliveira square, in the historical center of Guimarães, with the Padrão do Salado above.
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