Great piece of roman history.

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(Translated by Google) Built by Emperor Claudius in the 1st century AD, it marks the distance between Braga and Tui. Over time it served as a pillory. Milestones marked the Roman roads along which they were placed, indicating the distance between them... (Original) Construído pelo Imperador Cláudio, no século I DC, marca as distância de Braga a Tui. Ao longo do tempo serviu como pelourinho. Os marcos miliários marcavam os caminhos romanos das quais eram colocados, indicando a distância entre si...

(Translated by Google) The milestone is a large stone column that served as a milestone or milestone on ancient Roman roads and marked the distances in Roman miles from one town to another. This milestone marked the Roman road IX Antonina that linked the cities of Braga (Bracara Augusta) with Lugo (Lucus Augusti) and specifically marks the number of miles between Braga and Tuy, 42 miles (about 62 kilometers). The milestone is from the middle of the 1st century and belongs to the time of Emperor Tiberius Claudius. In it you can read an inscription in Latin with the full name of Emperor Claudius and the titles he held of Emperor and Pontiff Maximus. This milestone was moved to Valença from its original location in 1680, just 12 years after the end of the Restoration War that pitted Portugal and Spain from 1640 to 1668. For years the milestone served as a pillory for ridicule and punishment of prisoners and criminals. A column with enormous historical value. (Original) El miliario es una columna de piedra de gran tamaño que servía de mojón o hito en las antiguas carreteras romanas y que marcaban las distancias en millas romanas de una población a otra. Este miliario marcaba la vía romana IX Antonina que unía las ciudades de Braga (Bracara Augusta) con Lugo (Lucus Augusti) y en concreto marca el número de millas que hay entre Braga y Tuy, 42 millas (unos 62 kilómetros). El miliario es de mediados del siglo I y pertenece a la época del emperador Tiberio Claudio. En ella se puede leer una inscripción en latín con el nombre completo del emperador Claudio y los títulos que ostentaba de Emperador y Pontífice Máximo. Este miliario fue trasladado a Valença desde su ubicación original en el año 1680, apenas 12 años después del final de la Guerra de Restauración que enfrentó a Portugal y España desde 1640 hasta 1668. Durante años el miliario sirvió de picota para escarnio y castigo de reos y delincuentes. Una columna con un enorme valor histórico.

(Translated by Google) Inside the fortress and in the area of ​​the museums and churches, you will find this Roman milestone frame from the 1st century A.D. Hidden with the cruzeiro but with its history. (Original) Dentro de la fortaleza y en la zona de los museos e iglesias, se encuentra este marco miliario romano del siglo 1 D.E.C Oculto con el cruceiro pero con su historia.

(Translated by Google) The milestone comes from the place of Arinhos, next to the Miño, and was transferred to Valença at the end of the 17th century to be used as a pelourinho (pillory). It marked the distance to Braga – 42 miles – on Vía XIX, which linked it to Astorga passing through Tui, Iria and Lugo. The inscription also mentions the emperor Claudius, who restored this road, as well as the date it was erected, the year 43 AD. (Original) El miliario procede del lugar de Arinhos, junto al Miño, y fue trasladado a Valença a finales del XVII para ser usado como pelourinho (picota). Marcaba la distancia a Braga –42 millas– en la Vía XIX, que la unía a Astorga pasando por Tui, Iria y Lugo. La inscripción menciona también al emperador Claudio, quien restauró esta vía, así como la fecha en que fue erigido, el año 43 de nuestra era.

(Translated by Google) This interesting milestone is located in front of the Santo Estevão church, and dates back to the year 43, during the time of Emperor Claudius. It measures just over two meters high and 54 centimeters in diameter, with a Latin inscription that refers to the emperor. It marks the distance of 42 miles (between 62 and 70 kilometers, depending on the conversion criteria we apply) that separates the cities of Braga and Tui. In 1680 he moved to Valença, settling in this place, being used as a pelourinho, or pillory, where the condemned were mocked or executed. (Original) Este interesante miliario se encuentra situado ante la iglesia de Santo Estevão, y data del año 43, en época del emperador Claudio. Mide poco más de dos metros de altura y 54 centímetros de diámetro, con una inscripción en latín que hace referencia al emperador. Marca la distancia de 42 millas (entre 62 y 70 kilómetros, dependiendo del criterio de conversión que apliquemos) que separan las ciudades de Braga y Tui. En 1680 se trasladó a Valença, colocándose en este lugar, siendo utilizado como pelourinho, o picota, donde se escarnecía o se ajusticiaba a los condenados.

Nice place and lots of history in a beautiful place

(Translated by Google) The sculpture is the work of Vasco Pereira da Conceição, made in 1966, in honor of Saint Teotónio, born in 1082 in the parish of Ganfei, near Valença. Prior of the cathedral chapter of Viseu, Saint Teotónio was one of the founders of Santa Cruz de Coimbra, in 1131, and its first prior. He died in 1162, and was canonized the following year, becoming the first Portuguese saint. In the work he appears – anachronistically – with a miter and crosier, symbols of the episcopate, which the priors of Santa Cruz managed to wear, by papal privilege, decades after his death. Pereira has placed in his right hand a starry globe, an exclusive attribute of the saint, which refers to a miraculous phenomenon that occurred in Coimbra the day before his death, when a large, glowing globe with stars descended on the cloister of Santa Cruz. thus miraculously announcing the death of Theotonius. (Original) La escultura es obra de Vasco Pereira da Conceição, realizada en 1966, en honor de san Teotónio, nacido en 1082 en la parroquia de Ganfei, próxima a Valença. Prior del cabildo catedralicio de Viseu, san Teotónio fue uno de los fundadores de Santa Cruz de Coímbra, en 1131, y su primer prior. Fallecido en 1162, fue canonizado al año siguiente, siendo el primer santo portugués. En la obra aparece –anacrónicamente– con mitra y báculo, símbolos del episcopado, que los priores de Santa Cruz lograron llevar, por privilegio pontificio, décadas después de su muerte. Pereira ha puesto en la mano derecha un globo estrellado, atributo exclusivo del santo, que hace referencia a un fenómeno milagroso acaecido en Coímbra el día anterior a su muerte, cuando un gran globo con estrellas, refulgente, habría descendido sobre el claustro de Santa Cruz anunciando así milagrosamente el fallecimiento de Teotonio.

(Translated by Google) It is located in front of the Capela do Bom Jesus and represents Saint Theotonius, a Portuguese religious from the 11th and 12th centuries, who founded the Order of Canons Regular of the Holy Cross, being the first Portuguese saint to be canonized, this fact being due to part to the help he provided to a group of a thousand men, women and children who had been captured in Andalusia by Alfonso I of Portugal. The statue is a contemporary work, from the 20th century. (Original) Se encuentra situada delante de la Capela do Bom Jesus y representa a San Teotonio, religioso portugués de los siglos XI y XII, que fundó la Orden de Canónigos Regulares de la Santa Cruz, siendo el primer santo portugués en ser canonizado, debiéndose este hecho en parte a la ayuda que prestó a un grupo de mil hombres, mujeres y niños que habían sido capturados en Andalucía por Alfonso I de Portugal. La estatua es una obra contemporánea, del siglo XX.

(Translated by Google) Statue of San Teotonio, first Portuguese saint (1082-1162). Theotonius of Coimbra (Tartinhade, Ganfei, 1082 - Coimbra, 1162) was a Portuguese religious, prior of Viseu and founder of the Order of Canons Regular of the Holy Cross. He is venerated as a saint by various Christian confessions. There are versions in which it is said that he was a native of Valença do minho and others from Tuy in Pontevedra (if this were true he would be a Galician saint). He was canonized a year after his death by Pope Alexander (Original) Estatua de San Teotonio, primer santo portugués (1082-1162). Teotonio de Coimbra (Tartinhade, Ganfei, 1082 - Coimbra, 1162) fue un religioso portugués, prior de Viseu y fundador de la Orden de Canónigos Regulares de la Santa Cruz. Es venerado como santo por diversas confesiones cristianas. Hay versiones en las que se dice que era natural de Valença do minho y otras de Tuy en Pontevedra (si esto fuera verdad sería un santo gallego). Fue canonizado un año después de su muerte por el papa Alejandro

(Translated by Google) Baker of the city of Valença, where he was born in 1082. A graduate in theology and philosophy, he was prior of the See of Viseu. He was canonized in 1163 by Pope Alexander III, thus becoming the first Portuguese saint. (Original) Padoeiro da cidade de Valença onde nasceu em 1082. Formado em teologia e filosofia, foi prior da Sé de Viseu. Foi canonizado no ano de 1163 pelo Papa Alexandre III, tornando-se assim o primeiro santo português.

(Translated by Google) Plaza inside the Valença fortification, a place with a lot of history. There are many shops and restaurants to eat. A very nice place to visit. (Original) Plaza dentro de la fortificación de Valença, un lugar con mucha historia. Hay muchas tiendas y restaurantes para comer. Un lugar muy bonito para visitar.

(Translated by Google) The house bacalo is very good, you eat it outside in the square, go early because it fills up even though it is big. Be careful with the appetizers, if you eat them you will pay and so will the bread. (Original) Esta muy bueno el bacalo de la casa, se come fuera en la plaza, ir pronto porque se llena aunque es grande. Tener cuidado con los aperitivos q si os lo comeis se pagan y el pan tambien

(Translated by Google) Small museum but with many things: helmets, medals, representations, models, vehicles and old cars... If it were a little cheaper it would be better, but firefighters are volunteers, it's normal. (Original) Museo pequeño pero con muchas cosas: cascos, medallas, representaciones, maquetas, vehículos y carros antiguos... Si fuera un poco más barato estaría mejor, pero los bomberos si son voluntarios, es normal.

(Translated by Google) Many miniatures of vehicles in general and a lot of fire helmets. Free admission. Very appropriate for children. (Original) Muchísimas miniaturas de vehículos en general y un montón de cascos de bomberos. Entrada gratuita. Muy apropiado para niños.

(Translated by Google) To get out of the shopping hubbub of Valença, I recommend a visit to this peculiar museum. Spread over three floors you can see a collection of fire extinguishers, manual pumps, helmets of various origins, insignia, shields, suits, etc... The most impressive piece is the expressed fire truck on the ground floor: it is beautiful, it looks like a toy but in a big way. The museum is free to enter, if you want at the exit you can make a voluntary donation. (Original) Para salir del barullo de compras de Valença te recomiendo una visita a este peculiar museo. Repartidas en tres plantas puedes ver una colección de extintores, bombas de impulsión manual, cascos de diversas procedencias, insignias, escudos, trajes, etc... La pieza más impresionante es el camión de bomberos expresó en la planta baja: es precioso, parece un juguete pero en grande. El museo es de acceso gratuito, si quieres a la salida puedes depositar un donativo voluntario.

(Translated by Google) The museum is not very big, but it is beautiful, with a lot of history about the evolution of the area. They have a collection of helmets and beautiful model cars. I loved it. It is free and worth a visit. (Original) Museu que não é muito grande, mas é lindo, com muita história do que foi a evolução na área. Têm uma coleção de capacetes e miniaturas de carros lindas. Adorei. É gratuita, vale a pena visitar.

(Translated by Google) It's not very big but it is interesting. Ideal if you go with children as it has a large collection of strollers. Very good collection of fire helmets. (Original) No es muy grande pero si interesante. Ideal si vas con niños pues tiene una gran colección de cochecitos. Muy buena la colección de cascos de bomberos.

(Translated by Google) Excellent, charming and free museum on the history of the volunteer firefighters of Valença, highly recommended to visit. Many thanks to its creators for this gem-museum. (Original) Excelente Museo coqueto y gratuíto sobre la historia de los bomberos voluntarios de Valença, muy recomendable visitarlo. Muchos agradecimientos por esta joya-museo a sus creadores.

(Translated by Google) It has a permanent exhibition of objects and fire vehicles and sometimes various temporary exhibitions. (Original) Cuenta con exposición permanente de objetos y vehículos de bomberos y a veces exposiciones temporales diversas.

Medium size church, open for visitors within the walls. Wonderful interior that is well kept

(Translated by Google) Baroque chapel, built in the year 1700, was administered by the brotherhood of N.ª Sr.ª do Carmo. For this reason, it was closely linked to the Valença Infantry Regiment, whose soldiers carried the image that can still be seen inside the chapel on campaign. (Original) Capela barroca, construída no ano de 1700, foi administrada pela irmandade de N.ª Sr.ª do Carmo. Ficou por este motivo intimamente ligada ao Regimento de Infantaria de Valença cujos soldados transportavam em campanha a imagem que ainda se vê no interior da capela.

(Translated by Google) A small chapel worth a visit out of curiosity, in a square with several shops and restaurants and near a parking lot leading to the fortress. Beautiful. (Original) Pequeña capilla para visitar por curiosidad, en una plaza con varias tiendas y restaurantes y cerca de un parking para acceder a la Fortaleza. Bonita.

(Translated by Google) Located inside the Valença do Minho fortress, in the square of the same name, this small chapel was built in the 17th century in the Baroque style with Rococo elements, the work of the military engineer Manuel Pinto de Vilalobos. Its interior is very simple, consisting of a rectangular nave, its only prominent element being a small image of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, patron saint of the historic Infantry Regiment No. 21, very active during the 19th century, which always accompanied said regiment, being transported in the backpack of one of its members when he left for a campaign. (Original) Localizada en el interior de la fortaleza de Valença do Minho, en la plaza del mismo nombre, esta pequeña capilla se construyó el siglo XVII en estilo barroco con elementos rococó, siendo obra del ingeniero militar Manuel Pinto de Vilalobos. Su interior es muy simple, constando de una nave rectangular, siendo su único elemento destacado una pequeña imagen de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, patrona del histórico Regimiento de Infantería nº 21, muy activo durante el siglo XIX, que siempre acompañaba a dicho regimiento, siendo transportada en la mochila de uno de sus integrantes cuando aquél partía para alguna campaña.

(Translated by Google) No interest at all. Nothing noteworthy. (Original) Sin ningún tipo de interés. No hay nada reseñable.

(Translated by Google) In the fortress of Valença there is a very interesting baroque chapel with elements of rococo style. In front of it is a majestic statue and a small "square". The chapel is freely accessible to visitors. I definitely recommend a visit. The place is very peaceful, you will gain strength for the next journey here. (Original) V pevnosti ve Valença se nachází velice zajímavá barokní kaple s prvky rokokového stylu. Před ní se nachází majestátní socha a malé „náměstíčko“. Kaple je volně přístupná návštěvníkům. Rozhodně doporučuji návštěvu. Místo je velmi klidné, načerpáte zde sílu na další cestu.

(Translated by Google) Baroque-style church built on a rectangular plan without a transept. The altar is surrounded by three richly decorated altarpieces, two of which are in the forechoir. An external side staircase likely provides access to the upper part of the narthex. The church faces the square where the statue of Sao Teotonio is located. (Original) Eglise de style baroque construite sur un plan rectangulaire sans transept. L'autel est entouré de 3 retables richement décorés dont 2 dans l'avant chœur. Un escalier latéral extérieur donne vraisemblablement accès à la partie supérieure du narthex. L'église fait face à la place où se trouve la statue de Sao Teotonio.

Friendly staff good prices overall. launderette very useful and good place to buy meat and fish. Easy parking too. No pharmacy as not allowed in portugal.

Your one stop 🛑 for all your grocery needs plus a nice place to meet a friend for a coffee ☕️ & pastries 🥮 full service take-out also 👍 Intermarche porsi brand well priced product line

Small supermarket with good variety. Looking for some Latin America products which did not find, but its a reliable supermarket. In gasoline they have one of the lowest prices

Made it possible for me to get PANADOS! Very friendly and kind. Highly recommended :)

Not impressed. Usually I like intermarche, but this one was not good for fruit and vegetables. The tomatoes were old and a lot of them were green. The carrots were dirty and not fresh. No guacamole. Not a good selection for vegetarians.

A regular grocery store, it has a good variety of foods, fresh and canned. It also has deli, to go, foods in the front right of the store.We have liked all the items we've tried in the deli section.

Midle of the road range supermarket. Well located close to the beaches and not crowded. Offers other services like shoe repair, key maker, hairdresser, florist, smoking shop,....

Worth a quick visit to this small church and to see the impressive alter.

Not believer. But once I entered in this church and an old man treated us as well as I almost believed God came down to try to teach me something. A Portuguese old man badspeaking spanish (THANKS I dont undertand you languaje and I`m in your land)... sometimes we can recover some faith.

Very cool

(Translated by Google) This church dates back to the second half of the 13th century. It is an extraordinary monument that represents the life of Saint Stephen. This church is part of the historic centre of Valença. It is a Romanesque temple with neoclassical reconstruction. It consists of three naves and a rectangular chancel. It is one of the main churches in Valença due to its size. (Original) É uma igreja da segunda metade do séc XIII. Extraordinário nonumento que representa a vida de Santo Estevão. Esta igreja pertence ao centro histórico de Valença. Templo românico com reconstrução neoclássica. É composta por três naves e capela-mor rectangulares. É uma das principais igrejas de Valença pela sua dimensão.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, of great historical value, located in the majestic fortress of Valença. A place to visit on the Camino de Santiago, or if you go to the fortress itself. Religious, neoclassical architecture. Neoclassical church with a longitudinal plan, with 3 naves. The Collegiate Church of Santo Estêvão de Valença had its headquarters here, as well as the Bishopric of Ceuta. From that time it is possible to see the bishop's chair, in the Gothic-Mudejar style, as well as the chairs and paintings of the life of Saint Estevão. The temple still preserves the only existing painting in Portugal of the Virgin breastfeeding the child who escaped from the Inquisition (Original) Hermosa, de gran valor histórico, situada en la majestuosa fortaleza de Valença. Un sitio a conocer en el camino de Santiago, o si vas a la fortaleza mismo. Arquitectura religiosa, neoclásica. Iglesia neoclásica de planta longitudinal, con 3 naves. Aquí tuvo su sede la Colegiata de Santo Estêvão de Valença, así como el Obispado de Ceuta. De esa época es posible apreciar la silla del obispo, de estilo gótico-mudéjar, así como las sillas y pinturas de la vida de San Estevão. El templo aún conserva la única pintura existente en Portugal de la Virgen amamantando al niño que escapó de la Inquisición

(Translated by Google) It is a neoclassical church with a longitudinal floor plan, three naves and three bays separated by strong quadrangular pillars. The main façade is characterized by its clear verticality, with tall naves. (Original) Se trata de un templo de estilo neoclásico y de planta longitudinal, de 3 naves y 3 tramos separados por fuertes pilares cuadrangulares. La fachada principal se caracteriza por su nítida verticalidad, con naves de gran altura

(Translated by Google) Such a simple neoclassical façade hides incredible secrets. It's right in the heart of the Fortress and is the main temple of the complex. Although it was rebuilt in the 18th century, its origins are much older (medieval, 13th century), and this gives it an air of historical weight that is evident as soon as you walk through the door. The great gem and curiosity: Inside the church is a very particular painting, known as the Virgin of Milk (Nossa Senhora do Leite), which depicts the Virgin Mary breastfeeding the Child Jesus. Why is it special? It's the only painting of its kind in all of Portugal that survived the Inquisition! Just to see this unique piece is worth the visit. Also, take a look at the Episcopal Chair, a 15th-century chair in a beautiful Gothic-Mudejar style, and the panels that narrate the life of Saint Stephen. My quick tip: Take a break from shopping, step inside, and enjoy the peace and stories within its walls. It's a perfect contrast to the comings and goings of outsiders. (Original) Fachada neoclásica tan simple, esconde secretos increíbles. Está justo en el corazón de la Fortaleza, y es el templo principal del recinto. Aunque se reconstruyó en el siglo XVIII, su origen es mucho más antiguo (medieval, siglo XIII), y eso le da un aire de peso histórico que se nota al cruzar la puerta. La gran joya y curiosidad: Dentro de la iglesia se conserva un cuadro muy particular, conocido como la Virgen del Leche (Nossa Senhora do Leite), que representa a la Virgen María amamantando al Niño Jesús. ¿Por qué es especial? ¡Es la única pintura de este tipo que se salvó de la Inquisición en todo Portugal! Solo por ver esa pieza única, ya vale la pena la visita. Además, fíjate en la Cátedra Episcopal, una silla del siglo XV con un hermoso estilo gótico-mudéjar, y en los paneles que narran la vida de San Esteban. Mi consejo rápido: Tómate un respiro de las compras, entra, y disfruta de la paz y de las historias que guardan sus muros. Es un contraste perfecto con el ir y venir de gente de fuera.