After the decreed State of Emergency, the works on the statue of the first Portuguese King were resumed. The sword was removed temporarily so it could be restored.  

In these harsh times we are dealing with, UNESCO intends to encourage the creativity of young people so they may cherish Heritage. If you are between 6 and 12 years old, if you're living in Guimarães or if you visited any of the city's monuments, this challenge is for you! The contest ends on May 17, 2020. Find out morehere.  

The Guimarães Castle was awarded with the prize Five Stars Regions in the category “National Monuments”.