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miles. Its cool woods make it a wonderful escape from the city and summer heat. Kids
love losing themselves amid the massive boulders, many cut with steps, crowned with
flowers and crosses, or hiding in secret grottoes.
On the lower slopes of the hill lies the Mosteiro de Santa Marinha da Costa, 1.5km east
of Penha's centre. It dates from 1154, when Dona Mafalda, wife of Afonso Henriques,
commissioned it to honour a vow she made to the patron saint of pregnant women. Re-
built in the 18th century, it's now a flagship Pousada de Portugal.
The easiest and finest route to the top of Penha is aboard the Teleférico da Penha (Cable Car;
one way/return €2.70/4.40; 10am-7pm Mon-Fri, to 8pm Sat & Sun Jun-Sep) , which starts from Parque
das Hortas, 600m east of Guimarães' old centre. You can also get there by Mondinense
bus (€2.45, eight daily Monday to Saturday), which departs from the bus station. A taxi
costs €10.
Galeria de Arte Jose Gomes Alves
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GALLERY
(Rua do Gravador Molarinho; 10.30am-1pm & 3.30-7pm Tue-Sat) A bright airy gallery in a me-
dieval stone compound, with intriguing rotating exhibitions of modern work.
Festivals & Events
Festas de Cidade e Gualterianas
( www.aoficina.pt ) Marked by a free fair (held in Guimarães since 1452 to honour its patron
saint), this festival also features folk dancing, rock concerts, fireworks and parades. It
takes place on the first weekend in August.
CULTURAL
Guimarães Jazz
One of the country's top festivals, this jazz extravaganza runs for about three weeks in
November.
MUSIC
Sleeping
TM Hostel 2
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