Stretching across the Lima River, its stone arches are the town’s most recognisable feature.

What looks like one bridge actually brings together two different periods of history. The larger section is medieval, while the surviving Roman section lies beyond it, on the opposite bank. The Roman crossing probably dates from the first century and formed part of the road connecting Braga with Astorga.

Centuries later, the medieval bridge continued to provide an important crossing over the river. Together, the bridge and the Lima gave the town its name.

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I love how naturally it fits into the landscape, with the river below and the green surroundings that make this part of Portugal so beautiful. You can admire it from the riverside, but walking across gives you another view of the town and a closer look at the old stonework.

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