Ponte da Barca, historical bridge city

Ponte da Barca is a nice town in northern Portugal , home of municipality, located in a region graced by nature, guided by the green of the rich vegetation and the calm of the river Lima .
At another point called " Nobrega ", a name of probably pre-Roman origin, with the growth of the town, was called" Barca ", because here was a river boat passage Lima , following completion of construction by the end of the fourteenth century, the city ​​became known as Ponte da Barca, acquiring local commercial importance as a point of passage, from the interior to the coast.

Ponte da Barca is also a stopping point for pilgrims, for here two roads that go to Santiago de Compostela.
Lima River
Member of the demarcated region of Green Wines , Ponte da Barca demonstrates the economic benefits of the wine industry through its stone houses emblazoned, solar and palaces, making up an interesting architectural heritage .

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