This place was amazing, the architecture and gardens were so beautifully kept up…read more Of course the history is awesome, you wonder what it would have felt to be alive when it was built.

A beautiful place to take family and friends. Lots of steps though, so be prepared to walk to enjoy…read morethe attractions and sides. At the very top, there is a small gift shop with lots of souvenirs you can purchase. I've been on the pricey side, but the free admission makes up for it. There's about 8 to 10 stairs to climb down or up depending on where you start. In the middle of each stair, there's something to look at her to get a picture of. At the top, you can also see the little carriage that was used back then to transport people between the levels. The bathroom nearby is not free, unfortunately.

Our tour only stopped here for 20 minutes after a long bathroom break - too few booths (two for…read morewomen and one for men) with too many of us, on a rainy afternoon. We missed ton!

Last year when we visited Guimaraes it was a holiday and the castle was closed…read more You have to purchase tickets on line- barcode available at the entrance. Staff check your online tickets and you're allowed in. When my husband was younger, he indicated he was actually able to walk in the castle. The staff stated about 3 years ago, stairs and trail were built to conserve the castle. Great views from the top of the castle. There are huge boulders on the grounds and as part of the castle itself. Street parking.

Lugo's wall is its most distinctive visual feature that all visitors must climb the steps (~30 to…read moreget up on the wall) and take a stroll around. This World Heritage Site is the world's only complete Roman Wall still standing, and offers 360-views of the city by day and night over about a mile loop. You don't need to pay or get a pass to walk on it--completely free and accessible to the public at any time. I loved to jog around it every night (super safe even after dark); it felt like running on an elevated track/boardwalk around the city that just happens to be thousands of years old.