Gilde

Gilde is a neighborhood in São Torcato, Guimarães, Braga District. Gilde is situated nearby to the neighborhood Conselheiros, as well as near the hamlet Cachada.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Castle of Guimarães and Basilica of St. Torquatus.

Castle of Guimarães

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The Castle of Guimarães is the principal medieval castle in the municipality Guimarães, in the northern region of Portugal. It was built under the orders of Mumadona Dias in the 10th century to defend the monastery from attacks by Moors and Norsemen. Castle of Guimarães is situated 3½ km southwest of Gilde.

Basilica of St. Torquatus

Church

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Basilica of St. Torquatus is a church.

Capela de São Torcato

Church

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Capela de São Torcato is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aldão and Azurém.

Aldão

Village

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Aldão is a civil parish in the municipality of Guimarães in the Braga District of Portugal.

Azurém

Village

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Azurém is a civil parish in the municipality of Guimarães in the Braga District of Portugal. The population in 2021 was 9,090, in an area of 2.9 km2. One of the campus of the University of Minho if located here. Azurém is situated 3 km southwest of Gilde.