Manor of Sezim, Guimarães

Name: Manor of Sezim
Address: Guimarães, Portugal

#17 among attractions in Guimarães

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The Manor of Sezim is an 18th-century crested-manor home in the civil parish of Nespereira, in the municipality of Guimarães, located four kilometres southwest of Guimarães. Although currently known for its famous white wines, it is historically tided to the foundations of the Portuguese kingdom, showing characteristics common to the 15th and, latter, 18th centuries. This includes its complex and valuable wallpapers by Zuber & Cie, depicting imagery linked to the Portuguese Empire, European history and America. ()

Local name: Casa de Sezim Opened: 1375 (649 years ago)Coordinates: 41°24'54"N, 8°19'42"W

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Manor of Sezim – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paço dos Duques, Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques, Castelo de Guimarães, Church of São Miguel do Castelo.

2.9 miNE
Museum, Forts and castles, Architecture
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Outdoor activities, Football, Arenas and stadiums
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Towering, 11th-century royal fortress
Castelo de Guimarães, Guimarães
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Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of São Miguel do Castelo, Guimarães
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2.7 miNE
Gothic church with a baroque interior
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2.5 miNE
Church
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2.2 miNE
41°26'26"N • 8°18'14"W
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4.7 miN
Bridge
Ponte das Taipas, Guimarães
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3.3 miNE
41°26'2"N • 8°16'8"W
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Area,
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Historical place, Church, Romanesque architecture
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