Afonso Henriques Theatre

The Afonso Henriques Theatre, was the main entertainment center of Guimarães from 1853 until its replacement by the Jordão Theatre in the late 1930s. Over its 90-plus years, the Afonso Henriques Theatre was the central venue for entertainment in Guimarães, hosting a wide variety of performances that fulfilled the cultural needs of the city. It remained the focal point for the city's events, including festivities and important community gatherings, until its successor was constructed in 1937. Its performances and shows influenced the development of the surrounding area, mainly by partly aiding the construction of the Santos Passos Church.