Monday, May 18, 2015

The Birthplace of Portugal

We day tripped from Porto to the town of Guimarães, which is referred to as the birthplace of Portugal.  The first king was crowned here.  It is a lovely city with much history.  

The Castle of Guimarães is the medieval castle built in the 10th century in order to defend its monastery from attacks by Moors and Norman.  Set on top of the hill, it is a prominate site.  

When visiting the city we stumbled upon a wedding, and the band from the University, both treating us to an experience.  Although we missed the riveraly game to be held the next day between here and Lisbon, which we heard could cause riots to breakout in the streets. 






The main dining hall, with a ship for the ceiling. 


The chapel


The college band


The wedding.  In twenty years this kid is going to say, " Mom, really purple shorts". 


Beautiful town square




1 comment:

  1. Those shorts are straight up lavender -- poor little guy. :)

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