Amarante - Ponte de São Gonçalo

The settlement of Amarante became famous through the work of St. Gonçalo de Amarante (also known as São Gonçalo, 1187-1259). The Dominican friar settled here after his pilgrimages to Jerusalem and Rome. He was instrumental in the development of the region, with many local structures attributed to his efforts, including the construction of the stone bridge across the Tâmega River. Following his death, Amarante became the destination of pilgrimages and grew substantially.

The Ponte de São Gonçalo was destroyed by a flood in 1763 and was rebuilt.