Discover the Architectural Heritage
A village with history
Ponte de Lima, heir to a vast heritage, both in its historic center and the millennial landscape that surrounds it, is proud of the 50 classified monuments that are currently in its county. There are a total of 3 National Monuments, 4 Public Interest Monuments 38 Public Interest Buildings and 5 Municipal Interest Buildings, which reflect the richness and diversity of its archaeological and architectural heritage, as well as its historical importance.
Tourist Animation companies
Companies of Ponte de Lima that provide a series of...
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Viewpoint Penedo Branco
A belvedere with a privileged view of the northern part of the Lima...
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15 Activities
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Heritage Hillfort of Santo Estêvão da Facha Of the many hillforts identified in the municipality, the hillfort of Santo Estêvão da Facha deserves a special visit, as it is a great witness of land... Learn more
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Heritage Noble Fountain The importance of water, even in a region where this is, fortunately, abundant – as it can be seen in the green colours of the landscape that is typical of... Learn more
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Heritage Calvaries of Ponte de Lima
Calvaries of S. Pedro de Arcos, Santo António da Torre Velha (Arnado – Arcozelo) and of Nossa Senhora da Luz (Arcozelo) Calvaries are one of the heritage symbols of the municipality of Ponte de Lima. One can find notable examples of these in all its parishes, for which reason we... Learn more -
Heritage Romanesque churches of Ponte de Lima
Santo Abdão (in Correlhã), Espírito Santo (in Moreira) and Santa Eulália (in Refoios) There are several traces of the Romanesque style in the municipality of Ponte de Lima, especially in religious architecture, with particular relevance for the... Learn more -
Heritage Monastery of Refoios and Parish Church of Refoios The building of Refoios’ Monastery, founded on the 12th century by Afonso Ansemondes, for clergymen of the Rule of Saint Augustine (“Regra de Santo... Learn more
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Heritage Religious heritage of Ponte de Lima and Arcozelo – are also knos as “beyond the bridge” The buildings formed by the religious heritage in the town centre and the area immediately after crossing the Roman and Medieval bridge (also known as... Learn more
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Heritage Pillories of Ponte de Lima
Pillory of Ponte de Lima (and the Town Hall), Pillory of Bertiandos and Pillory of Anais In Ponte de Lima the pillory, symbol of absolutist power, was located on the sand banks of the Lima river, outside the town walls. It was dismantled with the... Learn more -
Heritage Estorãos’ Bridge; Arch of Geia (Arcozelo) and Arquinho’s Bridge (Arcozelo) Despite Ponte de Lima being a national reference as far as bridges are concerned due to the architectonic relevance and importance of the combined Roman and... Learn more
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Heritage Roman and Medieval Bridge The main symbol of Ponte de Lima, that together with the river names the town, is its bridge. In reality, it’s a composite formed by two bridges: a medieval... Learn more
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Heritage Baroque Sanctuaries of Ponte de Lima
Sanctusries of Nossa Senhora da Boa-Morte (Correlhã) and Nosso Senhor do Socorro (Labruja) Besides civil architecture, in which the Baroque stands out next to other styles due to a number of precious examples, religious architecture has had several... Learn more