Portugal - Historic Centre of Guimarães and Couros Zone

"The Historic Centre of Guimarães and Couros Zone is an extension of the intra muros area of the Historic Centre of Guimarães already inscribed on the World Heritage List. The extension includes two monastic complexes and an industrial area, the Couros Zone, which, like the local river, was named after the traditional craft of leather tanning. While the craft ceased to be practiced in the mid-20th century, tangible evidence, particularly of the 19th and early 20th centuries, persists in the form of tanneries, workers' houses and urban spaces. The extension to the already-inscribed property complements its testimony to a thousand years of Portuguese urban, architectural and societal developments." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1
A city full of monument, museums and galleries, Guimaraes was where the first King of Portugal was born. Nice Jazz stamp with interesting perforation. Thanks so much of Elizabete of Lisbon.

Postcard 2
Statue of the First King of Portugal - King Alfonso I of Portugal (1136-1185), Guimariaes, Portugal. Guimariaes is a UNESCO World Heritage site> Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.

Postcard 3
Castle of Guimares, Guimares, northern Portugal. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.