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The Castle of Guimaraes!

Guimaraes (Northern Portugal)

This imposing medieval castle with eight crenellated towers 28m high,
was built in the 10th century
to protect the population from attacks by the Moors and the Normans.
It was then extended to its present size in the 12th century by Afonso Henriques,
the first king of Portugal.
I might be Frimponges II the next king...


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