Rubiães
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Rubiães
- Residents: 512 aprox.
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Get to know Rubiães
This small village in Portugal is located very close to the border with Galicia. Like many other towns in the area, it is a village whose main economic activity is based on agriculture, livestock and small commerce. Surrounded by mountains, it offers the opportunity to breathe fresh air and enjoy a rural environment with an unbeatable cultural heritage.
Location
How to get there
To get to Rubiães from Vigo follow the AP9 to Tui, here change to the N550 which is the N13 in Portugal until you find exit 14, where you take the N201 to Rubiães. From Braga take the A3 to exit 13 and take the N303 and connect with the N201.
History / Culture
What to see
Puente de Rubiães
The Rubiães Bridge stands on the important Roman road that connected Braga with Astorga. This construction, made of ashlar, consists of three semicircular arches, with the one in the center being the largest one.
Iglesia de São Pedro de Rubiães
In the Church of São Pedro de Rubiães, the chapel, the side walls and the portico are very well differentiated. This last element is particularly curious, as it is formed by three concentric arches linked together. The capitals are decorated with grotesque figures. On the left, the bodies of two animals converge in a single head. On the right, two lion-like animals fight each other in what could be an allegory of good and evil. In the atrium, an image of the Roman military road that linked Braga to Astorga can be seen.
Information of interest
Local police
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Fire department
+351 251 796 550
Civil protection
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Town hall
+351 251 943 478
Health center
+351 251 780 320
Tourism office
+351 251 783 592
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