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Guide A Coruña S. Compostela A-55 A Coruña Ourense Valença Vila Nova de Cerveira A3 Arcos de Valdevez A28 IC28 A27 Ponte de Lima Viana do A24 Castelo Cabeceiras Braga de Basto Esposende A11 A11 A7 Fafe Vila Pouca de Aguiar A28 Guimarães Celorico Póvoa de Varzim A7 de Basto A11 Felgueiras Vila do Conde Vila Real Paços de A3 Ferreira A11 Amarante IP4 A42 Lousada A41 A4 Paredes Penafiel A4 Régua A43 Marco de Baião Porto Canaveses A41 A44 A20 Resende Lamego Cinfães Castelo de Paiva A32 A1 Castro Daire ATLANTIC OCEAN ATLANTIC A29 Oliveira A24 de Azeméis A25 Viseu Aveiro IP5 A17 A1 IP3 Leiria Coimbra Lisboa Lisboa THE ROUTE OF THE ROMANESQUE IN NORTHERN PORTUGAL León Zamora A-52 Bragança IP4 Valladolid Chaves Zamora Macedo de Miranda Cavaleiros do Douro A4 Murça IP2 Alfândega IC5 da Fé Vila Flor IC5 ESPAÑA Torre de Moncorvo Rio Douro Vila Nova de Foz Côa Territory of the Route of the Romanesque IP2 Railway Celorico World Heritage Site Madrid da Beira Vilar Formoso A25 A-62 Salamanca A23 Guarda Castelo Branco INDEX 9 Introduction 58 9. Bridge of Vilela 10 THE TERRITORY 60 10. Church of Saint Mary 12 THE ROMANESQUE of Meinedo 13 The Portuguese Romanesque Style 64 11. Bridge of Espindo 15 The Romanesque in the Sousa, 66 12. Monastery of Saint Peter of Ferreira Douro and Tâmega Valleys 18 The Romanesque Style 72 13. Tower of the Alcoforados 22 THE ROUTE OF THE ROMANESQUE 75 14. Chapel of Our Lady of Piety of Quintã 25 Book your Visit 78 15. Monastery of Saint Peter 26 Information / Interpretation Centres of Cête 27 Signage 84 16. Tower of the Castle of Aguiar de Sousa 28 “SOUSA VALLEY” ROUTE 87 17. Chapel of Our Lady of Vale 30 1. Monastery of Saint Mary of Pombeiro 90 18. Monastery of the Saviour of Paço de Sousa 38 2. Church of Saint Vincent of Sousa 96 19. Memorial of Ermida 42 3. Church of the Saviour of Unhão 45 4. Bridge of Veiga 98 “DOURO VALLEY” ROUTE 47 5. Church of Saint Mary 100 23. Church of Saint Michael of Airães of Entre-os-Rios 49 6. Church of Saint Mammes 104 24. Memorial of Sobrado of Vila Verde 106 25. Church of Our Lady of 53 7. Tower of Vilar Nativity of Escamarão 55 8. Church of the Saviour of Aveleda 109 26. Church of Saint Mary Major of Tarouquela Monastery of Ancede | Baião 115 27. Church of Saint Christopher 156 21. Church of Saint Genesius of Nogueira of Boelhe 119 28. Bridge of Panchorra 159 22. Church of the Saviour 121 29. Monastery of Saint Mary of Cabeça Santa of Cárquere 163 37. Monastery of Saint Mary 126 30. Church of Saint Martin of Vila Boa do Bispo of Mouros 168 38. Church of Saint Andrew 130 31. Church of Saint Mary of Vila Boa de Quires of Barrô 173 39. Church of Saint Isidore 133 32. Church of Saint James of Canaveses of Valadares 176 40. Church of Saint Mary 137 33. Bridge of Esmoriz of Sobretâmega 139 34. Monastery of Saint Andrew 179 41. Church of Saint Nicholas of Ancede of Canaveses 143 35. Chapel of Our Lady 184 42. Church of Saint Martin of Deliverance of Fandinhães of Soalhães 147 36. Memorial of Alpendorada 188 43. Church of the Saviour of Tabuado 193 44. Bridge of Arco 150 “TÂMEGA VALLEY” ROUTE 195 45. Church of Saint Mary of Jazente 152 20. Church of Saint Peter of Abragão 199 46. Bridge of Fundo de Rua 202 47. Church of Saint Mary 284 NATURE AND LANDSCAPE of Gondar 284 Main Belvederes 206 48. Church of the Saviour of Lufrei 286 Main Parks 209 49. Church of the Saviour of Real and River Beaches 212 50. Monastery of the Saviour 288 Main Parks and Gardens of Travanca 218 51. Monastery of Saint Martin 294 MUSEUMS of Mancelos 224 52. Monastery of the Saviour of Freixo de Baixo 298 MAIN EVENTS 228 53. Church of Saint Andrew of Telões 306 EXPERIENCES 232 54. Church of Saint John the 307 The Route of the Romanesque Baptist of Gatão 308 Douro Railway Line 55. Castle of Arnoia 236 309 Cruises Along the Douro 56. Church of Saint Mary 240 312 Trekking of Veade 316 ATB 244 57. Church of the Saviour of Ribas 318 Equestrian Tourism 248 58. Church of the Saviour of Fervença 319 Golf 320 Thermal Facilities and Spas 251 DON’T MISS OUT 322 Associations Travel Agencies Felgueiras 252 Tourist Entertainment Companies 254 Lousada 256 Paços de Ferreira 326 GASTRONOMY AND WINES Paredes 258 327 Gastronomy Penafiel 260 331 Confectionery Castelo de Paiva 264 342 Wines 266 Cinfães 269 Resende 348 WHERE TO EAT 271 Baião 274 Marco de Canaveses 358 WHERE TO SLEEP 277 Amarante 281 Celorico de Basto 368 USEFUL INFORMATION Monastery of Cête | Paredes 9 THE ROUTE OF THE ROMANESQUE AWAITS YOU. COME AND EXPERIENCE IT. Introduction his tour guide will offer you a fabu- crystal clear rivers. An irresistible invita- Tlous journey of discovery of the Route tion to enjoy relaxing moments together of the Romanesque. with your loved ones. In the first part, you will find a physical On foot or by bike, enjoy long walks and historical characterization of the terri- along the historic centres, the mountain tory of the Route of the Romanesque and villages and the “Aldeias de Portugal” information about the Romanesque style [Villages of Portugal]. From a high bel- of the Sousa, Douro and Tâmega valleys. vedere, let yourself be swept away by the Then we will present you the 58 monu- poetry of a magical evening and admire ments that make up this Route, dividing the serene beauty of the landscape. them into three routes: the “Sousa Valley” But if strong emotions are what really route, the “Douro Valley” route and the thrills you, then be ready for adventure! “Tâmega Valley” route. This will allow you Your adrenaline will rise to the speed of to fully enjoy one of the most enriching river rapids that are perfect for rafting, cultural tourism experiences in Portugal. canoeing or powerboating. While on The second part of this guide is focused on land, speed up on the rally, motocross or a diversified series of tourism resources that off-road tracks. Theme parks will also of- the Route of the Romanesque has to offer fer you guaranteed fun... you, which will certainly complement your Make the most of nature’s generosity stay, making it unique and unforgettable. and enjoy the region’s refreshing thermal Start by experiencing the art of hospi- waters or, if you prefer, indulge yourself tality. Get to know the hotels and the with an invigorating spa session. magnificent rural tourism units that will Then, surrender to life’s small pleasures. welcome you and make you feel at home, Taste our tempting regional flavours or offering you an either simple or refined, indulge yourself with the gourmet dishes but always very homely, atmosphere. of our fine signature cuisine. Awaken Surrender to the bucolic scenery of the your gluttony with our famous confec- Route of the Romanesque. The Marão, tionery and don’t forget to enjoy it to- Aboboreira and Montemuro mountains gether with the region’s divine wine, the hide verdant valleys that are mirrored in “Vinho Verde”. 10 THE TERRITORY The Territory River Tâmega | M. Canaveses. Churches of Sobretâmega and Saint Nicholas ocated in the peninsula’s north-west- the course of the Douro and some cas- Lern area, the territory of the Route tles, such as the one of Arnoia (Celorico of the Romanesque is structured along de Basto) (p. 236) provided means of the valleys of the rivers Sousa, Douro surveillance to Christian troops. and Tâmega. It includes 12 municipali- ties: Amarante, Baião, Castelo de Paiva, Celorico de Basto, Cinfães, Felgueiras, Lousada, Marco de Canaveses, Paços de Ferreira, Paredes, Penafiel and Resende, distributed along the geographic areas known as Vale do Sousa, Douro Sul and Baixo Tâmega. Characterised by an intense demography, favoured by an extensive river network, a predominance of low altitudes and its gra- nitic soil, this region was built by the ancient work of Man, which is currently translated Castle of Arnoia | Cel. Basto into a multiplicity of monuments that re- veal monasteries, churches, chapels, castles, Some of these warriors’ descendants took towers, bridges and memorials. part in the construction and humanisa- To the south of the Douro, the Mon- tion of the conquered territory, either temuro massif seems to hinder the jour- through the direct administration of ney of any traveller coming from the properties that had been seized during the North. In fact, it was probably decisive fray, or through the foundation of mon- during the Reconquest when, around the asteries that later became great religious year 1000, the borderline was defined by and economic potentates. From the 10th THE TERRITORY 11 century onwards, there were three lineag- of prestige, marked the importance of lo- es whose interests organized within this cal and regional nobility. region: the Sousões (or Sousas) together After the introduction of the Ro- with the Guedeões - between the river manesque style, the administrative evolu- Ave and the river Tua -; the Gascos - be- tion of the territory is complex. Marked tween the final section of the river Sousa by a patchwork of small units (munici- and the river Távora -, and the Baiões palities, “coutos”, “honras” and “beetrias” - in a small enclave between courses of [Portuguese administrative divisions]) the river Tâmega and the river Douro. and by the borders between different Each of these lineages had long-lasting dioceses, “correições” and “comarcas” connections with one or more monaster- [Portuguese administrative and judicial ies where the conquerors’ descendants divisions], the vast territory between the intended to be buried, like the cases of Douro and the Sousa was deeply mod- Pombeiro (Felgueiras) (p.