Trilho da Mamoa
near Lamas, Braga (Portugal)
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Em épocas muito remotas da história humana, cerca de 3000 anos antes de Cristo e alguns séculos antes das primeiras pirâmides egípcias, o culto aos mortos passava, nesta região, pela construção de túmulos megalíticos. Túmulos construídos a partir de grandes blocos de pedra. É o caso da Mamoa de Lamas, construída numa colina sobranceira aos grandes campos de cultivo da Veiga de Penso. À Mamoa de Lamas, junta-se a memória da rede viária romana, já que, nas redondezas, passaria a Via XVI que ligava Olissipo (Lisboa) a Bracara Augusta, via que posteriormente serviu como caminho de peregrinação para Santiago de Compostela. O Trilho da Mamoa evoca a memória histórica de vários milhares de anos de presença do homem neste território, presença que certamente floresceria pela fertilidade dos campos irrigados pelo rio da Veiga, facto que ainda hoje propicia que produção agrícola pinte de verde toda a envolvente. São 6,7km sem grandes desníveis e de baixa dificuldade que, ao longo da ecologicamente fulcral Veiga de Penso, transportarão o caminhante para um ambiente único no concelho de Braga, servindo como um excelente complemento a uma visita à Mamoa de Lamas.
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In very ancient eras of human history, about 3000 years before Christ and some centuries before the first Egyptian pyramids, the cult of the dead is revealed, in this region, by the construction of megalithic tombs. These tombs were built from large stone blocks. This is the case of “Mamoa de Lamas” (Lamas tomb), built on the top of the hill overlooking the large crop fields of Veiga de Penso (Penso Meadow). To “Mamoa de Lamas” (Lamas tomb) a memory of the Roman roads network is joined in.
The surrounding area would be covered by the Roman road Via XVI that linked Olissipo (actual Lisbon) to Bracara Augusta (actual Braga). This Roman Road later served as a pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
The “Trilho da Mamoa” (Mamoa Trail) evokes the historical memory of human presence in this territory dating thousand years ago. This presence is certainly due to the fertility of the fields irrigated by the Veiga River. This event still today provides agricultural production and all the landscape surrounding the river is painted green.
The trail is composed of 6,7km of low difficulty. Walking along the Veiga de Penso (Penso meadow) will transport the walker into a unique environment in the municipality of Braga, where a visit to the Mamoa de Lamas (Lams tomb) is an opportunity for an excellent visit.
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In very ancient eras of human history, about 3000 years before Christ and some centuries before the first Egyptian pyramids, the cult of the dead is revealed, in this region, by the construction of megalithic tombs. These tombs were built from large stone blocks. This is the case of “Mamoa de Lamas” (Lamas tomb), built on the top of the hill overlooking the large crop fields of Veiga de Penso (Penso Meadow). To “Mamoa de Lamas” (Lamas tomb) a memory of the Roman roads network is joined in.
The surrounding area would be covered by the Roman road Via XVI that linked Olissipo (actual Lisbon) to Bracara Augusta (actual Braga). This Roman Road later served as a pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
The “Trilho da Mamoa” (Mamoa Trail) evokes the historical memory of human presence in this territory dating thousand years ago. This presence is certainly due to the fertility of the fields irrigated by the Veiga River. This event still today provides agricultural production and all the landscape surrounding the river is painted green.
The trail is composed of 6,7km of low difficulty. Walking along the Veiga de Penso (Penso meadow) will transport the walker into a unique environment in the municipality of Braga, where a visit to the Mamoa de Lamas (Lams tomb) is an opportunity for an excellent visit.
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Igreja Paroquial de Lamas
Igreja Paroquial de Lamas
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Traçado da Via Romana XVI
Traçado da Via Romana XVI
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Quinta de Bocas
Quinta de Bocas
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Loureira
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Mamoa de Lamas
Mamoa de Lamas
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Igreja Paroquial de Santo Estevão
Igreja Paroquial de Santo Estevão
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Exellent.Faudrait le faire baliser encore.
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Percurso muito tranquilo com muitas paisagens agrícolas. O sítio da Mamoa também bem conservado e é um ótimo local a visitar.
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Percurso de baixa dificuldade.
No dia que o realizei não foi possível a visita à Mamoa uma vez que se encontra num local que estava fechado ao público.
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Muitos cães a ladrar, muitas casas, na parte final tornou-se mais agradável. Em 10/4/2023