If you are interested in the cultural and historical traditions of your holiday destination, it is a good idea to check if there are any UNESCO World Heritage sites in the vicinity. Short for The ‘United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’, UNESCO’s mission is to identify and protect natural heritage around the world. Sites that have been selected to appear on its lists feature rich culture worth preserving and naturally such locations make a wonderful place to visit. The Guimarães and Minho Region: Those visiting the Minho region, for example, can start their tour with a trip to the lovely town of Guimarães, which has always played a significant role in Portugal’s past and present. In 2012 it was chosen to be the European capital of culture, which further increased the interest towards the town’s rich historical background. UNESCO acknowledged the town’s importance in 2001, when its historical centre was included in the World Heritage List. It houses well-preserved examples of characteristic and emblematic Portuguese architecture and offers excellent possibilities for exploring its development and progress in the period between 15th and 19th century. Most of the buildings in the historical centre were built between the years 950 and […]