Albergaria a Velha
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Albergaria a Velha
- Residents: 8.528 aprox.
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Get to know Albergaria a Velha
This village in Portugal is famous for its rich history. In 1117 Queen Teresa granted several lands to Gonçalo Eriz and, in exchange, the nobleman undertook to found a hostel to accommodate travelers.
As we can see, this town has a long tradition of helping pilgrims and walkers, making it the ideal place to spend the night after a long and hard stage. The pilgrim will not lack anything in this village.
Location
How to get there
To get to Alvergaria a Velha from the major cities in Portugal, the easiest way is to take the E-1 highway, exit at the A-25 highway and then turn off onto the N-162. The A-25 is the highway to take if you are coming from Salamanca.
Also from Porto, Coimbra and Lisbon it is possible to reach villa by bus, the easiest way is to go to Aveiro and transfer here.
History / Culture
What to see
Iglesia Matriz
The Matriz Church or Parish Church of the town of Albergaria a Velha is located in the center of the town.
The Parish Church of the town of Albergaria a Velha is located in the center of the town.
It is a baroque style construction that underwent numerous later reforms. In its interior, consisting of a single nave, is distributed the sacristy, a small side chapel and a large altarpiece located above the main altar in which Christ is represented tied to a column.
Mámoas
The mummies excavated in the town of Albergaria were found at the end of the 19th century, but could not be opened to the public until 2015, the year in which their full restoration was completed.
The remains found in these excavations date back more than 6000 years and were located in the middle of the city, so it is considered the most exceptional archaeological site in all of Portugal thanks to its strong conservation. They are known as “Mámoas do Taco” and were excavated by order of the archaeologist Pedro Sobral de Carvalho.
In addition to the tumuli found, inscriptions appeared on them as a set of concentric semicircles and others made by the technique of drilling.
Pateira de Frossos
The well-known Pateira de Frossos is one of the most natural areas located in the village of Albergaria.
This area, characterized by its large marshes, has a great variety of landscapes among which birds, especially storks, and small mammals stand out.
Casa y capilla de San António
The house of Santo António, today known as “Casa de Saúde Santo António”, is the headquarters of the health center of the village of Albergaria a Velha.
This Baroque construction dates back to 1730 by mandate of Doctor João Ferreira da Cruz although it was later sold to different bidders until it belonged to CHS Santo António, S.A. Its primitive construction underwent an extensive renovation in 2013 after being named, together with its attached chapel, an Asset of Cultural Interest.
Pelourinhos de Angeja y Frossos
The “Pelourinhos” in Portugal represent small statues built in homage to local heroes or wealthy people, although others were erected with the purpose of exposing criminals or thieves who were captured before the people. The Pelourinhos of Angeja and Frossos were declared of Cultural Interest in 1933.
The Pelourinho of Angeja was erected in 1902 on two stairways. The shaft of the column has a ring-shaped capital on which rests a square block topped by frieze decorated with the national arms and the Cross of Christ.
The Pelourinho de Frossos was moved to the city center in 1963, giving its name to the street where it is located. It stands on a total of three fairly high staircases and is a composition that stands out for its simplicity.
Information of interest
Local police
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Fire department
+351 234 529 112
Civil protection
+351 234 529 114
Town hall
+351 234 529 300
Health center
+351 234 523 213
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