Praça da Oliveira Júlia Maria

• The name Largo da Oliveira comes from the

Praça da Oliveira presence of centuries-old olive trees in this

area. It is surrounded by gorgeous typical
has a rich history
northern buildings, and there are many
interesting things to see inside the Largo.
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• There are many noteworthy sights to see inside the Praça: on the east side, a Gothic temple built during
D. Afonso IV's reign commemorates the Battle of Salado, in which Portuguese and Castillian forces beat
the forces of the Moorish state of Granada in 1340.
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• The medieval edifice of the old Town Hall stands out

on the north side of the Largo, crowned by a stone
sculpture that, according to legend, symbolizes
Guimarães. A Gothic archway leads to Largo de
São Tiago, one of Guimarães' most distinctive public
spaces.