Guarda

At over a thousand metres above sea level, Guarda is the highest city in Portugal. Its granite old town, its great cathedral and its cold, clear mountain air give it a character of its own, at the southern edge of the Serra da Estrela region.

역사와 정체성

Founded in the twelfth century as a frontier stronghold, Guarda guarded the highest crossing between the interior and the Spanish border. Its walls, its cathedral and its old Jewish quarter recall a time when the city was one of the keys of the Beira Interior.

볼거리와 즐길 거리

• The cathedral, with its granite towers and cloister.
• The old town, with its gates, walls and granite streets.
• The Jewish heritage and the city’s museums.
• The mountain landscapes of the surrounding plateau.

미식과 전통

Guarda shares the mountain cuisine of the Beira Alta, with Serra da Estrela cheese, smoked meats and hearty winter dishes. Its festivals and fairs follow the seasons of the high plateau.

주변 명소

The city is a natural gateway to the Serra da Estrela 자연공원으로 가는 주요 관문입니다.

Visiting Guarda

Guarda is in the Beira Interior, in central Portugal, reached by road and rail. Access to the old town is free; for museums and local events, check the official website before your visit.

방문 정보: mun-guarda.pt.

Image credit: Guarda, Portugal, by Alexkom000, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.