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Museu do Brinquedo Português
- heritage
Largo da Alegria - Casa do Arnado
4990-154, Arcozelo
The Portuguese Toy Museum is located in Casa do Arnado, on the right bank of the Lima River, next to the Roman bridge. It features a permanent exhibition of toys of Portuguese origin, dating from the end of the 19th century and extending until 1986. You can also appreciate the different manufacturing techniques and raw materials used in their design. Do not leave without going through the magnificent garden to the "Sala das Brincadeiras" and the "Oficina do Brinquedo", as well as the space dedicated to temporary exhibitions.
Museu dos Terceiros
- heritage
Avenida 5 de Outubro
4990-028, Ponte de Lima
Created in the 70s after the restoration works of the Mother Church, it gathers, preserves and exhibits part of the collection of religious art existing in Ponte de Lima. The permanent exhibition features collections of paintings and jewelry, in addition to many 18th century sculptures, with an emphasis on some pieces from the medieval period.
Miradouro da Madalena
- country
- leisure
Monte de Madalena
4990-620, Ponte de Lima
Location with great views of the center of Ponte de Lima and the remaining green landscapes of Alto Minho. The fantastic views over the Lima River valley and the Arga mountain range stand out.
Igreja Matriz de Ponte de Lima
- heritage
Largo da Matriz
4990-045, Ponte de Lima
Late Gothic church that succeeded an even older one and grew from just one nave to three. Inside, the highlight goes to the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, which belonged to the Solar de Bertiandos.
Parque do Arnado
- country
- leisure
Caminho das Oliveirinhas
4990-146, Ponte de Lima
Theme garden where the pre-existing structures of the farm are reused, integrating them into the old erudite gardens, characteristic of different periods. This is a true botanical garden, with a large greenhouse, where plantations are made with an educational purpose. Inside, there is also a rural museum that exposes the traditional farming technics.
Ponte Romana de Ponte de Lima
- heritage
Largo de Camões
4990-048, Ponte de Lima
Bridge with two distinct sections, one of Roman origin and the other of medieval origin. The medieval section consists of fifteen arches and the Roman section of 7. It is closed to car traffic.
Torre da Cadeia
- heritage
Passeio 25 de Abril
4990-150, Ponte de Lima
One of the few vestiges of the old medieval walls, with a quadrangular plan and prismatic battlements. It was adapted to a prison in the 16th century (D. Manuel I). It currently houses the Tourist Office and hosts temporary exhibitions.
Ecovia das Veigas
- heritage
Largo de Camões
4990-048, Ponte de Lima
The Veigas section, in Ponte de Lima, establishes the connection between the town and the pier of Vitorino das Donas, passing through emblematic points such as the Roman-Gothic bridge, the Towers of São Paulo and Cadeia Velha, following Avenida dos Plátanos and Nossa Senhora da Guia Chapel, to the typical landscapes of the Lima stream, in the lowlands of Correlhã, Seara and Vitorino das Donas.
Paisagem Protegida das Lagoas de Bertiandos e São Pedro d'Arcos
- country
Lagoas de Bertiandos e São Pedro d'Arcos
4990, Bertiandos
The Bertiandos and São Pedro d'Arcos Lagoons develop around two lagoons and the banks of the Estorãos River, where the autochthonous spontaneous hydrophilic vegetation predominates. In this space it is possible to find species of rich and fertile vegetation, essential for the functioning of the river ecosystem, which are spread in wet and non-humid areas, pastures and other natural landscapes. About 80 plant species are considered rare or on the verge of extinction. It has several routes, always in contact with nature, and many activities related to the environment, from summer workshops, to adventure sports or equestrian activities. Guided tours …
Brites - Padaria & Pastelaria Artesanal
- food & drink
Rua da Constituição, 661
4200-200, Porto
Padaria e pastelaria artesanal, a funcionar apenas em regime de take-away. Serve pão de fermentação lenta e deliciosa pastelaria, com influência francesa.