🏰 🌟 Guimarães Castle is a medieval fortification located in the city of Guimarães, in the north of Portugal. It was founded by Countess Mumadona Dias in the 10th century to protect the monastery of Guimarães from Norman and Muslim attacks. The castle is linked to the founding of the Condado Portucalense and the struggles for Portuguese independence, and is considered the cradle of nationality. Step into the medieval times and explore this remarkable fortress that stood the test of time! 😍✨ #GuimaraesCastle #MedievalHistory #ExploreThePast #MedievalStronghold #HistoricalFortress #PortugueseHeritage #KnightlyTales #CastleExploration #ArchitecturalMarvel #GuimaraesHistory #DefensiveArchitecture #CastleAdventures #Portugal #Sonya350 #vmribeiro