Rua de Santa Maria

It was one of the first streets of Guimarães since it served as the link between the monastery founded by Mumadona, which was located in the lower town, and the Castle, situated in the upper town. There are references to a street by this name in documents dating from the 12th century, although the upper part of the street later went by the name of Rua da Infesta. The existence of a number of significant buildings along it, the Convent of St. Clare, the Casa do Arco, the Casa dos Peixotos and the Casa dos Valadares, as well as many others impart a singular identity to this street which is characteristic of the city.