Ponte de Lima

城市概覽

Ponte de Lima (POHN-t(ih) d(ih) LEE-muh, /ˈpõ.tɨ dɨ ˈɫi.mɐ/) is named for the long bridge over the River Lima. It is said that the Romans thought this was the mythical river Lethe because of its beauty and were afraid of losing their memories if they were to cross it! Their undaunted general swam across alone and called to each of his men by name to prove he had retained his memory and then they all crossed.

Visitor information 1 Loja Interativa de Turismo de Ponte de Lima (Visit Ponte de Lima), Passeio 25 de Abril (Torre da Cadeia Velha), ☏ +351 258 240 208, [email protected]. Daily 09:00–12:30 & 14:00–17:30. (updated Jul 2021)

如何抵達

By bus The Rede Expressos has buses to Ponte de Lima from almost all district capitals, and from many cities and towns, including Beja, Braga, Bragança, Caldas da Rainha, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Covilhã, Evora, Faro, Guarda, Leiria, Lisbon, Porto, Santarém, Setúbal, Vila Real, and Viseu. Prices vary depending on the destination city, but generally range between €10 and €20. You can see the full list of cities, schedules and buy tickets on the website.

By plane The nearest airport to Ponte de Lima is Porto. The Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO IATA) is on the outskirts of Porto in Pedras Rubras. The airport receives frequent flights from the main European cities, and from Lisbon and Funchal. Several companies serve Porto airport: Further north is Vigo-Peinador International Airport (VGO IATA), in Spain, 15 km from Vigo. It mainly receives domestic flights. Also nearby is the Vila Real Aerodrome. It receives some flights from other cities in the country, but none international. Further afield are Santiago de Compostela, Lisbon and Faro airports.

By car The A27 is a small motorway that connects the village to Viana do Castelo. The IP1 also passes through the village, which starts in Valença, on the border with Spain, and ends in Castro Marim, in the Algarve, crossing the country from north to south. The IP also passes through Braga, Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Espinho, Santa Maria da Feira, Aveiro, Coimbra, Leiria, Fátima, Caldas da Rainha, Santarém, Lisbon, Loulé, Faro and Tavira, among many other towns and villages. Several national roads (the N306, N307, N202, N204 and N201) also pass through Ponte de Lima.

當地交通

Ponte de Lima is a medium-sized town, but the attractions are located a short distance from each other, in the small historic center. In fact, walking makes the visit much more pleasant (unless it comes at a time when the city is flooded with tourists, as in the Feiras Novas, when it is almost impossible to walk on the streets overflowing with people). The car is a useless means of transport, because most attractions, such as the Church of Ponte de Lima, can only be reached on foot or by bicycle. However, it can be useful to reach some attractions like the Museu dos Terceiros or to reach the north bank.

必看景點

Capela do Anjo da Guarda (Chapel of São Miguel do Abrigo), Caminho da Oliveirinha (West Bank, close to the Santo António da Torre Velha Church and the Arnado Gardens). It is on the other side of the bridge is the small baroque chapel dating from the 18th century. From the chapel there are wonderful views over the village. It features a vaulted and open quadrangular stonework pattern, decorated with medieval and baroque elements, such as the decoration of the pillars and columns. Free. (updated Jul 2021) Capela de São João, Alameda de São João (East Bank at the north end of the village near Expolima at the bottom of a lane lined with trees.). It has the shape of an irregular octagon, with a simple and rectangular exterior with cut corners. Free. (updated Jul 2021) Igreja Matriz, Manuel Morais Street (East Margin in front of the Misericórdia Church in the heart of the historic center). Ordered to be built by D. João I in 1425, it is believed to have been completed in 1446. Over the centuries it has undergone several transformations and extensions, thus possessing several styles - Romanesque, Gothic and Neoclassical, of which the top Gothic portal is an example. It is adorned by an 18th-century century rose window. Free. (updated Jul 2021) Igreja da Misericórdia, Rua Cardeal Saraiva (East Margin in front of the Mother Church in the heart of the historic center). Facing the Mother Church of Ponte de Lima, it was built in the 15th century, and was completely rebuilt in the 18th century. The two figures of beggars on each side of the door and the front of the main altar are notable. (updated Jul 2021) Igreja de Santo António da Torre Velha, Caminho da Oliveirinha (West Bank at the end of the bridge close to Jardins do Arnado and the Chapel of Anjo da Guarda). Resulting from the reformulation of the old chapel in the 19th century, dedicated to Nª Senhora do Carmo, it received this designation due to the tower of the medieval stronghold, which coexisted with the church

體驗活動

Centro Equestre do Vale do Lima, Quinta da Sobreira, Feitosa, Ponte de Lima. Open Monday-Saturday. Summer 08:00-20:00 and 21:00-24:00. Winter 09:00-19:00. A modern riding centre, in the rural surroundings of Ponte de Lima, with excellent conditions. With 8 hectares, it has a pair of uncovered riding stables and a covered one, a teaching track and 50 boxes. About €15 for an individual riding lesson. Feiras Novas, East Margin. Third Week of September. For some, the best time to come to the village is one of the craziest parties in Alto Minho, lasting three days. With parades and numerous popular celebrations, it is one of the last popular festivals of the year. During this time, the village was invaded by literally thousands of outsiders, making traveling through the historic center virtually impossible due to the crowd. Feira do Cavalo, Expo Lima, East Bank (at the northern end of Alameda de S. João, near the Chapel of S. João). June July. With race horses and excellent riders, it is one of the most renowned equestrian fairs in the country. Festival Internacional de Jardins, São Gonçalo Way, West Bank (going along the Caminho de São Gonçalo from the N306, take the first right, towards the car park (this park pays at Feiras Novas, so it might be a good idea to leave it out and go on foot). The entrance is marked with a large poster.), e-mail: [email protected] . May 30 - October 30. Imitating the festival in Chaumont-sur-Loire, France, it features modern gardens from around the world, from Portugal to China. Vaca das Cordas. May-June (on the eve of the Body of God). A traditional and characteristic event in Ponte de Lima, dated 1646. The tradition consists of a bull, which, tied by ropes, leaves the Casa do Conde D'Aurora and travels through the streets of the city, until reaching the beach of the river. During the journey, several are those who venture to face the animal.

購物

Ponte de Lima is a region relatively rich in traditional handicrafts, from woolen covers, embroidery, lace and other weaving products to rustic furniture and ba