Ponte de Sao Goncalo - Amarante

The Ponte de São Gonçalo spanning the river Tâmega. The bridge was the scene of a heroic battle between French and Portuguese forces in 1809 during the Peninsula War.

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Amar is the Portuguese verb to love, and it is perhaps fitting that it should be the first part of the name of this attractive town. A settlement since the 4th century BC, Amarante is situated in the rich agricultural lands of the Minho region, the northern section of the country which is responsible for the grapes of the vinho verde, the young semi-sparkling ‘green’ wine unique to Portugal. The…