Ponte de Vilela
Although difficult to date, the construction of this bridge can be placed between the 17th and 18th centuries, considering its technical and constructive characteristics and judging by references in the Parish Memoirs of 1758. However, it may have been built during a period of increased circulation needs in the region during the 13th century, with strong demographic expansion, the Crusades, pilgrimages, and growing population mobility. Featuring four perfect semicircular arches, its typology is inspired by Roman constructions.
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Lugar de Vilela
4620-021,Aveleda
- Easy external parking
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Characteristics
Monuments near Ponte de Vilela
Aqueduto de Nevogilde
A simple aqueduct, approximately 100 metres long, over the Mesio river and an agricultural land. It is well preserved and is the only aqueduct in the entire Lo…
Capela do Senhor dos Aflitos
It is located in the center of the village and sits atop the hill of the same name. Baroque in style, to reach this church, visitors must first ascend a route …
Castro de São Domingos
A celtic village with several ruin areas along the São Domingos Hill. A special note to the ruins of the ancient balnearies.
Igreja de Santa Maria de Meinedo
The construction date of this temple is estimated to be 1262, judging by the inscription at the entrance, although it may correspond to the reconstruction of a…
