Histoy - Castle Guimarães
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The Castle of Guimarães, built in the 12th century, was important in the formation of Portugal as the first King of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, was born and lived there. It was also where he fought for and declared Portugal's independence from Leon in 1127, defeating his mother Queen Teresa's forces the following year in the Field of S. Mamede near the castle. The castle remains a national monument and important historical symbol of Portugal.
Histoy - Castle Guimarães
- 2. History of castle It was built in the sec XII; Is very important for my country because it was here that he formed the country, which is now Portugal. Here was born and lived the first King of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques. Portugal was born here
- 3. D.Afonso Henriques 1º King of Portugal
- 4. D. Afonso Henriques Modern work performed by a Portuguese sculptor (sec XX) João Cutileiro
- 5. It was in this castle that D.Afonso Henriques, fought for independence from Portugal against King Alfonso VII of Leon in 1127, and in the field of S. Mamede, near the castle, defeated the following year, the forces of King Teresa, her mother. There currently are classified as National Monument. It is a historical refrence to Portugal. Ìý
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