Jul 9, 2010

Portugal. Historic Centre of Guimarães


Date of Inscription: 2001
Criteria: (ii)(iii)(iv)
Property : 16.0000 ha
Buffer zone: 45.0000 ha
Province of Minho, District of Braga
N41 26 27 W8 17 41
Ref: 1031

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.

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1031

Thanks to Emanuel!

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