Ponte da Barca Attractions
Ponte de Barca is a quiet little market town 30km/19mi north of Braga on the left bank of the Rio Lima. It is also a popular base for excursions around the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Townscape
There is a fine view of the town from the old 15th/16th century bridge over the Rio Lima. The main building in the town center is the handsome 15th century parish church, which has a beautiful coffered ceiling and a silver crucifix presented by King Manuel I. The pelourinho in the market place in the lower part of town dates from the 16th century.
Townscape
There is a fine view of the town from the old 15th/16th century bridge over the Rio Lima. The main building in the town center is the handsome 15th century parish church, which has a beautiful coffered ceiling and a silver crucifix presented by King Manuel I. The pelourinho in the market place in the lower part of town dates from the 16th century.
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Festas de Sao Bartolomeu
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