november-2011

THE BUZZ | CITY KNOCK-OUT
s GUIMARÃES
★
IN THE
BLUE
CORNER
JOSÉ BASTOS, DIRECTOR OF THE VILA FLOR CULTURAL CENTRE
“It’s exciting to be part of the urban renewal in this city of extraordinary heritage.
Half the population of Guimarães is under 30, which brings a creative energy
that shows up in every corner of town.”
“The UNESCO World
MUST SEE
Heritage city centre and
the ancient Citânia de
Briteiros site, about 15km
away, are must sees, as is Penha Mountain and the cable car
that carries you to the top.” guimaraesturismo.com
FAMOUS FACES
KING ALONSO I – FIRST KING OF PORTUGAL
FRANCISCO MARTINS SARMENTO
– EARLY ARCHAEOLOGIST
ELISABETE MATOS – OPERA SINGER
PARTY HERE
“The
historical
centre is
where locals
and visitors gather. Projecto Bar (in Parque das Hortas) near
the Guimarães cable way, hosts DJ sessions and live music.”
NEED TO KNOW
POPULATION: 52,181
GREEN SPACE PER CAPITA: 21m 2
FLY TO: PORTO (40 MINUTES AWAY)
“THE CRADLE OF PORTUGAL”
CLAIMS TO FAME
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE!
FIRST CITY FOUNDED IN PORTUGAL!
HOSTS MAJOR JAZZ FESTIVAL IN NOVEMBER!
MUST DO
“The Vila Flor Cultural
Centre (701 Avenida D Afonso
Henriques; ccvf.pt) for
exhibitions and performances,
and the beautiful Alberto Sampaio Museum (Rua Alfredo
Guimãraes; masampaio.imc-ip.pt) for art and local history.”
EAT THIS
TRIPE IN PORT
“Try it at São Gião
(Avenida Comendador
Joaquim de Almeida Freitas,
Moreira de Cónegos: tel: +351 (0)253 561 853). It has a
creative menu and exceptional wine cellar.”
COST OF VISIT
HOTEL, DOUBLE ROOM €85 | MEAL FOR TWO €30
THEATRE PERFORMANCE €20
BOTTLE OF WINE €10 | BUS TICKET €0.90
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