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Old photos of Guimarães

6 photographs of Guimarães, from 1900 to 2007 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.

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What the photos show

The 6 photographs of Guimarães on PlaceWas span 3 decades, from 1900 to 2007. 3 of them were taken before 1980; the other 3 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.3 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.6 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.

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Places in Guimarães through time

Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.

Guimarães Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, Guimarães — photos through time
Guimarães Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira 2 photos · 1967–2007
EU: Guimaraes, Campo da Misericordia (1900), Guimarães — photos through time
EU: Guimaraes, Campo da Misericordia (1900) 2 photos · 1900
Guimarães - Portugal, Guimarães — photos through time
Guimarães - Portugal 2 photos · 2005–2006

Stories from Guimarães

What contributors wrote about these photographs.

EU: Guimaraes, Campo da Misericordia (1900), Guimarães, 1900
EU: Guimaraes, Campo da Misericordia (1900) 1900 The Campo da Misericórdia in Guimarães, Portugal, photographed in 1900. Guimarães is often called the birthplace of the Portuguese nation, tied to the 12th-century reign of Afonso Henriques.
EU: Guimaraes, praça de D. Affonso Henriques (1900), Guimarães, 1900
EU: Guimaraes, praça de D. Affonso Henriques (1900) 1900 Praça de Dom Afonso Henriques in Guimarães, named for Portugal's first king, photographed in 1900. Guimarães is traditionally regarded as the cradle of the Portuguese kingdom.
Guimarães in 1967, Guimarães, 1967
Guimarães in 1967 1967 Fortifications at Guimaraes, Portugal, photographed on 27 July 1967. Guimaraes is often called the birthplace of Portugal, having grown around a medieval castle linked to the country's twelfth-century founding.
Guimarães - Portugal, Guimarães, 2005
Guimarães - Portugal 2005 A view of Guimaraes, Portugal, photographed in 2005. Often called the birthplace of the Portuguese nation, its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rua de Santa Maria vista da Praça da Oliveira, Guimarães, 2006
Rua de Santa Maria vista da Praça da Oliveira 2006 Rua de Santa Maria in Guimaraes, Portugal, seen from Praca da Oliveira in this 2006 photograph. The street is one of the best-preserved medieval thoroughfares in the city's historic center.
Guimarães Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, Guimarães, 2007
Guimarães Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira 2007 The Church of Our Lady of Oliveira in Guimaraes, Portugal, photographed in 2007. The medieval church stands on the square from which the town's historic quarter takes its name.
1900s · 2 photos
1960s · 1 photo
2000s · 3 photos