Ponte de Lima
the oldest village in Portugal
D. TERESA - FORAL 1125
is located in the district of Viana do Castelo. It is named after the long medieval bridge that passes over the Lima river that runs next to the town.
Ponte de Lima is located in the southern bank of the Lima, a small river with sources in Spain.
One of the oldest towns in Portugal, it was historically significant as a Roman settlement in the road from Braga to Compostela and Lugo, and the first place in Portugal getting a municipal chart.
Every second Monday, it holds one of the largest country markets in Portugal.
The attractive rural area around has the largest concentration of baroque manors in Portugal (Bertiandos, Brandara, Calheiros, and Pomarchão are among the best known); Some provide tourism accommodation.
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J.T. 2009
a linda vila nao a outra assim
joseminhoto 2 years ago
Ver também:
Viana do Castelo
Palácio de Mateus
Aveiro
jorgetavaresmsn 2 years ago