Dom Afonso Henriques Statue

The statue of Afonso Henriques is located outside the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza in the city of Guimarães. It is a large statue dedicated to the famous Portuguese leader and fighter Afonso Henriques, who defeated the Muslims in the region and eventually gained independence for Portugal. Today, the statue is considered a symbol of the city of Guimaraes, and the surrounding park The statue and the palace are also beautiful and worth a visit.