Travel north on a day trip from porto to two of northern portugals historic cities which are currently basking in the european spotlight first discover the countrys origins in the unesco world heritage listed town of guimares home to a 10th century castle and the dukes of braganza palace the town today is filled with pride for being named the european capital of culture for 2012 then visit the city of braga founded by the romans more than 2 000 years ago the oldest christian city in p