Parque da Junta de Freguesia

Parque da Junta de Freguesia is a park in Aldão, Guimarães, Braga District. Parque da Junta de Freguesia is situated nearby to the park Espaço Ajardinado, as well as near the historic site Campo da Ataca.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Castle of Guimarães and Estádio D. Afonso Henriques.

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 2½ km southwest of Parque da Junta de Freguesia.

Estádio D. Afonso Henriques

Stadium

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The Estádio D. Afonso Henriques is a football stadium in the city of Guimarães, Portugal. The stadium is home of Guimarães's most successful team, Vitória de Guimarães, presently competing in the top-flight Portuguese Liga. Estádio D. Afonso Henriques is situated 3½ km southwest of Parque da Junta de Freguesia.

Basilica of St. Torquatus

Church

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Basilica of St. Torquatus is a church, which is situated 2 km north of Parque da Junta de Freguesia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include São Torcato and Azurém.

São Torcato

Town

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São Torcato is a town.

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 2½ km west of Parque da Junta de Freguesia.