It’s a bit of a hidden gem, this Tabuadelo e São Faustino. It’s a parish in the municipality of Guimarães, but it’s a place where history whispers through the stone walls of its ancient buildings. You see, Tabuadelo e São Faustino was made up of two separate parishes before 2013. The villages were merged together to form one parish as part of a national administrative reform. So, what’s special about this place? Well, think of it like this: Tabuadelo, the heart of the parish, is a place where tradition and modernity dance hand in hand. You can still feel the echoes of past ages – the old Igreja Velha de São Cipriano, a remnant of a bygone era, stands as a testament to the area’s deep religious roots. Yet, it’s also a place that’s vibrant and alive, with a sense of community that’s palpable. Imagine old houses clustering together, their walls painted with muted colors, the smell of fresh bread wafting from local bakeries. If you wander through the centre, you’ll see the Paço de São Cipriano, a dignified manor that whispers tales of bygone days. They say it was once the home of a nobleman who played a vital role in protecting the region from invaders.
Tabuadelo e São Faustino
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