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Guarda : Michelin's recommendations

Situated at a height of 1,000m Guarda is the highest town in Portugal. Its name "guardian" recalls its role as the main fortified place in the province of Beira Alta, near Spain. Surrounded by medieval citadels and fortresses spread along the border, the town has developed over the last few years. The modern districts encircle the medieval town centre marked out by the remains of the old fortifications.

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Tourist attractions Guarda : Things to see and do

Regional museum

rue Alves Rocadas P - 6301 Guarda

This museum is set up in the former Episcopal palace, at the bottom of the ramparts. This palace has preserved its Renaissance cloister from the 17C. On display are regional collections of archaeology, painting and sculpture.

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Sé

Praça Luis P - 6301 Guarda

Started in 1390 in the Gothic style, this cathedral was not finished until in 1540. This granite building is crowned with pinnacles and trefoil which confer a certain ressemblance to Batalha Monastery. There is an admirable Renaissance retable, bui..

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Houses anciennes

Praça Luis de Camões P - 6301 Guarda

As you walk through the town, in the Luis de Camões square, and on the Largo da Sé and streets Francisco de Passos and Dom Miguel de Alarcão (no 25) you will notice numerous houses decorated with family coats of arms, from the 16 and 18C. In the squa..

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