.. jAlbum 39 Guimarães, Portugal – 2025. Guimarães, Portugal, is a historic city in the north known as the "Birthplace of Portugal" because the first king Afonso Henrigues, was born there, and it was the site of the Battle of São Mamede that solidified the nation's independence. The historic centre is a maze of medieval streets, squares and traditional buildings. slides/JEM_1598.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:52:06 -0700 The Igreja e Oratórios de Nossa Senhora da Consolação e Santos Passos (Church of Our Lady of Consolation and the Holy Steps) in Guimarães, Portugal The Igreja e Oratórios de Nossa Senhora da Consolação e Santos Passos (Church of Our Lady of Consolation and the Holy Steps) in Guimarães, Portugal slides/JEM_1598.JPG slides/JEM_1601.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:52:06 -0700 Cruzeiro de Nossa Senhora da Guia (Our Lady of the Guide Wayside Cross). It is a stone cross monument located in Guimarães, Portugal Cruzeiro de Nossa Senhora da Guia (Our Lady of the Guide Wayside Cross). It is a stone cross monument located in Guimarães, Portugal slides/JEM_1601.JPG slides/JEM_1602.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:52:06 -0700 This statue of a knight is located in the Largo da Oliveira Square in the historic center of Guimarães, Portugal This statue of a knight is located in the Largo da Oliveira Square in the historic center of Guimarães, Portugal slides/JEM_1602.JPG slides/JEM_1608.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:52:06 -0700 This is an old iron fire alarm box located near the Largo da Oliveira (Oliveira Square) in Guimarães, Portugal. The text on the box lists different locations within the city and the corresponding number of bell rings that would signal a fire in that specific area. This is an old iron fire alarm box located near the Largo da Oliveira (Oliveira Square) in Guimarães, Portugal. The text on the box lists different locations within the city and the corresponding number of bell rings that would signal a fire in that specific area. slides/JEM_1608.JPG slides/JEM_1609.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:52:06 -0700 The Câmara Municipal (City Hall) of Guimarães, Portugal The Câmara Municipal (City Hall) of Guimarães, Portugal slides/JEM_1609.JPG slides/JEM_1610.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:52:06 -0700 The interior courtyard and staircase of the Lar de Santa Estefânia in Guimarães, Portugal The interior courtyard and staircase of the Lar de Santa Estefânia in Guimarães, Portugal slides/JEM_1610.JPG slides/JEM_1612.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:52:06 -0700 This is a statue of D. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal. It is located in Guimarães, Portugal, a city considered the birthplace of the king and the nation. This is a statue of D. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal. It is located in Guimarães, Portugal, a city considered the birthplace of the king and the nation. slides/JEM_1612.JPG slides/JEM_1615.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:52:06 -0700 The Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos (Convent of Saint Anthony of the Capuchins) in Guimarães, Portugal. The Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos (Convent of Saint Anthony of the Capuchins) in Guimarães, Portugal. slides/JEM_1615.JPG slides/JEM_1616.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:52:06 -0700 Guimarães Castle in Portugal Guimarães Castle in Portugal slides/JEM_1616.JPG slides/JEM_1617.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:52:06 -0700 Guimarães Castle in Portugal Guimarães Castle in Portugal slides/JEM_1617.JPG slides/JEM_1620.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:52:06 -0700 A section of the walls surrounding the Guimarães Castle in Portugal A section of the walls surrounding the Guimarães Castle in Portugal slides/JEM_1620.JPG slides/JEM_1626.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:52:06 -0700 Guimarães Castle in Portugal Guimarães Castle in Portugal slides/JEM_1626.JPG slides/JEM_1627.JPG Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:52:06 -0700 A picture depicting the Virgin Mary with angels. It is traditional Portuguese blue and white ceramic azulejos tiles. Guimarães, Portugal A picture depicting the Virgin Mary with angels. It is traditional Portuguese blue and white ceramic azulejos tiles. Guimarães, Portugal slides/JEM_1627.JPG