While the ambiance in most Guimarães town squares evokes memories of the region's medieval past, the architecture of Largo do Toural highlights the town planning in the 18th century period of the Enlightenment, revealing different phases of Guimarães' urban history. There are many features Interesting things to note in this square, such as the Museo Martins Sarmiento dedicated to archeology collections, occupy part of the beautiful medieval cloisters.