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The municipality of Vila Verde is located in the district of Braga, in the heart of Minho, in the north of Portugal.
The territory of Vila Verde always provided favorable conditions for the installation of human communities from the most remote prehistoric times. In our village, there are several monuments and activities that go back many centuries ago.
Historical discoveries
First Portuguese people - Lusitanos
Citânia of S. Julião
Roman period The presence of the Romans is witnessed in the castros and is associated with one of the most significant aspects of Romanization: the construction of bridges and roads.
Prado bridge
Geira road Barbudo Mamoa
Medieval • The earliest testimonies of this period appear essentially in the form of vestiges of fortified settlements.
Coimbra Tower • Penegate Tower
Baroque The eighteenth century, born under the sign of the apparent wealth of gold in Brazil, manifests itself in Vila Verde through civil and religious architecture.
Aboim da Nรณbrega Church
Bom Despacho Church
Gondomil solar
Modernity There has been work developed in favor of a more modern, more developed and much more attractive municipality.
Town Hall
House of Knowledge
Cultural traditions
Crafts Valentine handkerchiefs or request handkerchiefs were, according to Minho tradition, handkerchiefs that were embroidered with the care that the beating heart put into the hands of girls at the dating age.
February, month of the novel The most romantic program brings to the heart of Minho more than a hundred free participation initiatives that give way to intense and emotional programming.
Feast of Saint Anthony It is the most revered saint. This feast is attended by thousands of people from the north of Portugal and neighboring Galicia. The 13th of June is a municipal holiday.
Blessing of animals in MixĂľes da Serra Tradition dating back to the 17th century.
GASTRONOMIC WEEKEND Vila Verde, capital of “Pica no chão" It is the most glittering star of a vast constellation. You won't like to miss the most known and appreciated delicacy of Minho cuisine.
“Feira dos Vinte” On the 20th of January, the “Feira dos Vinte”, also known as the Donkeys' Fair and Fair of the Exchanges, is held in Prado. This fair derives from that which King D. Dinis established in Prado in 1307.
This and much more can be visited in Vila Verde‌
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