Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Torre de São Paulo e Troço Da Muralha / St. Paul Tower and Wall Section
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2023
1. Torre de São Paulo e Troço Da Muralha / St. Paul Tower and Wall Section Marker
Torre de S. Paulo e Troço Da Muralha
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Foi erigida no séc.XIV, integrando a estrutura muralhada de defesa da Vila, devendo o seu nome à existência de uma imagem de S. Paulo, colocada numa edícula sobre a Porta do Postigo que lhe estava adjacente.
Esta torre de planta quadrangular coroada por merlões, conserva interiormente os apoios do campanário da Irmandade da Nª. Sra. da Expectação, aí colocados no séc.XVIII. Sendo uma construção de reforço estrutural da muralha, maciça e sem fenestração, sofreu intervenções no início do séc.XVI, perceptíveis na única porta de acesso ao nível da adarve do muro adjacente.
Na face voltada ao rio, um episódio imaginário de D. Afonso Henriques na Cabração (Cabras São Senhor!) é representado num painel de azulejos - uma feliz composição da autoria de Jorge Colaço.
Na face da Rua do Postigo, quase ao nível da cota do pavimento está uma inscrição gótica, onde se lê: "Aqui chegou o rio polo risco".
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This square-planned tower, crowned by merlons, keeps in its inside walls the supports of the belfry of the Fraternity of Na. Sra. da Expectação, dating from the 18 th century.
Being a building for structural reinforcement of the wall, massive and without windows, it was subjected to interventions in the early 16th century, which are perceptible in the only door opening to the level of the battlement of the adjacent wall.
Facing the river, a blazed tiles panel represents an imaginary episode of King D. Afonso Henriques in Cabração ("Cabras São, Senhor!), a Jorge Colaço's well succeeded composition. On the façade to Rua do Postigo, close to the level of the pavement there is a gothic inscription that reads: "The river reached this level".
Erected by Câmara Municipal de Ponte de Lima, Valima.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 41° 46.085′ N, 8° 35.075′ W. Marker is in Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo. Marker is on Rua do Postigo, on the left when traveling
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2023
2. St. Paul Tower and Wall Section Marker - wide view
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Igreja Matriz / Parish Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Vaca das Cordas / Bull of the Ropes (within shouting distance of this marker); Biblioteca Municipal - Antigo Hospital… / City Library - Former Hospital… (within shouting distance of this marker); Bombeiros Voluntários / Volunteer Firefighters (within shouting distance of this marker); Ponte Sobre O Rio Lima / Bridge Over the River Lima (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chafariz / Fountain (about 90 meters away); Largo de Camões / Camões Square (about 90 meters away); Cardeal / Cardinal Saraiva (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ponte de Lima.
Also see . . . Curiosities of Ponte de Lima - not to be missed! (Visit Ponte de Lima). A list of a dozen curiosities, with the tower being the seventh on the list. (Submitted on December 23, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2023
3. St. Paul Tower and Marker
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 4, 2023
4. Cabras São, Senhor… azulejo panel by Jorge Colaço
According to the legend, after a hunt, when King Afonso Henriques and his entourage were resting near the Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Azevedo, a cloud of dust and a deafening noise began to be noticed in the distance. Thinking it was the enemy that was going to attack, they prepared for combat, going against the dust and the noise, when, suddenly, his aunt D. Egas, stopping, addressed the king saying in a tone of laughter: "They are goats, Sir!" ( Cabras São, Senhor). In this way, that area, which was largely occupied by shepherds and goats, came to be called Cabração. - Visit Ponte de Lima
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
