Welcome to the oldest portuguese village!

RuiMLopes

Ponte de Lima is located in the district of Viana do Castelo. It is named after the long medieval bridge that passes over the Lima river that runs next to the town.
It is the oldest portuguese town (founded on the 4th March of 1125).
Some images:
View from a hill over the village:

The medieval bridge with an interesting bridge facing the river:

The main church:

The old clock at the top of the tower:

public seats around the church and also some ancient streetlights:


Painted ceramic tiles showing important historical moments:


and.... it´s time to get back home...

sailronin

More beautiful work Rui. Always a pleasure to see your photographs. I especially like the bridge shot, stunning.
Dave

Awais Yaqub

Always love to see your work, and thanks for sharing these.