Torre de São Paulo and Torre da Caldeia Velha Towers, Ponte de Limaima

Get to know the monumental towers known as Torre de São Paulo and Torre da Caldeia Velha of Ponte Lima, their art gallery and the absorbing history of their panel tiles.

Torre da Caldeia Velha Tower
© © MIguel Costa

The Torre de São Paulo Tower, along with the Torre da Caldeia Velha Tower, are the only standing remains of the old Medieval walls of the population of Ponte de Lima.

These are battlemented towers with a rectangular floor, decorated with gargles on each side which are located at the end of the Rua Cardeal Saraiva Street.

Torre de São Paulo Tower
© MPL - Turismo de Porto e Norte

On the side of the Torre de São Paulo Tower that faces the river, there is a tile panel of Cabras São Senhor!, allusive to a local story about Afonso Henriques and a flock of goats that he almost attacked because he mislead them with Moors. On the other hand, the Torre da Caldeia Velha Towers hosts a temporary exhibition room and an art gallery with free admission.

Close to them stands the Igreja Matriz de Ponte de Lima, dating mainly from the 15th century, with a beautiful Romanesque facade.

More information:

Locaiton:

Passeio 25 de Abril, Ponte de Lima

Ticket price:

(only the Torre da Caldeia Velha can be visited).

Opening hours:

From Tuesday to Saturday from 14h00 to 18h00.

Mapa Interactivo:

Ponte de Lima

What to see:

Other worth-visiting nearby towns and cities:

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✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

In collaboration with:

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal