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Historic village of Linhares da Beira (Beira Celorico) (***)

June 13, 2010 by Castile
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Did you know ... situated on the Northwest side of the Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela (****), the historic village of Linhares da Beira is one of the most beautiful of Portugal?
Here were the Romans who left few traces, and example-still visible Roman road that linked Emerita Augusta (currently Mérida (*****), Spain) Braccara Augusta (now Braga (***)). Until the mid-twentieth century the road was still covered by muleteers.
There are no historical records indicating when and who founded Linhares da Beira, whose original name has been Lênio or Leniobriga. The suffix itself fighting shows us the existence of a fortified town on the hill.
Invaded by Visigoths and Muslims Linhares da Beira is now definitely with the Portuguese conquest of Dom Afonso Henriques. The first king of Portugal granted it a charter in 1169, which was renovated in 1510 by Don Manuel.
The reason for the coat of Linhares da Beira
However, peace did not last long and continued period of instability in the reign of Sancho II. The troops surrounded the Castile and Leon region to seize the Castle Celorico Beira (*). The people of Linhares was Celorico aid and together they overthrew the enemy invoking the aid of Our Lady of the Azores. Tradition tells us that this fight will have been caught at night and still have will be given on New Moon, but the light from that star light was suddenly reignited a powerful ally of the defenders of the Castle Celorico Beira (*). For this reason, the flags of Linhares da Beira Celorico and exhibit a crescent and five stars. From there the traditional pilgrimage was popular, May 3, the Chapel of Our Lady of the Azores, raised at the site of victory.

linhares da beira 300x225 Aldeia histórica de Linhares da Beira (Celorico da Beira) (***) Later the mayor of Linhares da Beira joins the mayor of Trancoso, with which its people have won the important Battle of San Marco in the bumps (*), the second most important crisis of 1383-1385, after the Aljubarrota (*).
Linhares da Beira is one of the most beautiful villages of Portugal
When wandering through the village, the labyrinthine streets with granite to master all the buildings will come across a village where reigns a rare nobility of rustic charm. The homes have features that quickly draw our attention: the facades of granite headstones with dates referring to its construction, and many coats Manueline windows.
The structure of the occupation of the ancient village of Linhares da Beira combines medieval feature type (XIII-XIV century) with significant development in the sixteenth century. In this century the village has reached a configuration close to the present.
Jews in Linhares da Beira
Have existed in Linhares, a Jewish quarter, taking into account the names in the processes of the Inquisition. Given the likely characteristics of homes that were for trade and residence, the Jewish quarter would be located near the house of the bridge. The dwellings are characteristic signs: crosses affixed to the doors ombrais, dates with references to the construction of houses, symbols and other markings.

Linhares da Beira1 300x228 Aldeia histórica de Linhares da Beira (Celorico da Beira) (***)
The Jew's House (the bridge)
Beneath an arch is a Jewish house of Manueline style. Here the synagogue may have existed, which formerly communicated with the attached homes, which now only remain boarded up doors. This housing is still possible to observe one of the finest examples of Manueline windows of the village.
The castle of Linhares da Beira (*)
The whole village is "crowned" by the castle which is situated at 800 meters, rebuilt in the thirteenth century by Dom Dinis. Bulwark of defense at the time of conquest and wars with Castile, the castle boasts two strong embattled towers, the donjon matacães with balconies with open rooftop, from where walls that form a rectangle, which is supposed to have worked the first village. Access is made ​​of three ports, one exigua, and therefore designated as door cheating. In the yard debris tank.
The panorama of the castle walls is remarkable, open to the valley of the Mondego, and furnaces Algodres plateau, where they envision the beautiful village of Algodres (*), the fort of Santiago (*) and the Fraga Castro Pena (* .)
Lumber, paint Onix (*) in Linhares da Beira?
The Mother Church, rebuilt in the seventeenth century, but of Romanesque origin, save valuable inside three boards that many authors attribute to Vasco, which may be lost and a polyptych representing: The Adoration of the Magi, the Cross and the Annunciation Descimento .
Linhares on a square border, stands another historical gem, considered exemplary only, we speak of a rustic rostrum, ruin of a forum with the weapons of medieval village with a bank around where Community decisions were taken and were held judgments: Right next to the front of the former Town Hall is to pillory the elegant Manueline armillary sphere.

Albergaria Linhares 300x211 Aldeia histórica de Linhares da Beira (Celorico da Beira) (***)
The Church of Mercy, the lodge and the legend of Lady Foot Goat
There were two parishes in the village, Our Lady of the Assumption (formerly Santa Maria) and St. Isidore, who also underwent changes in 1576 and where he was introduced to Mercy, which was next to his hospital in Hostels.
This temple known extensive remodeling in 1622, as the epigraph data portal. In the side elevation can be seen a trace of the original building, the door broken arch, with the protruding imposed and the tympanum decorated with geometric motifs. Within this monument can be enjoyed two works by painters of the School Vasco, representing the Flight from Egypt and Worship).
In front of the inn, of Romanesque origin functioned as the Mercy Hospital, whose gargoyles zoomorphic figures show that people connect to the legend of Lady Foot Goat. It was in this building, in the low window near the door that worked the Wheel. But the history of this monument is going to have before because Linhares an inn since 1211 that the will of Don Sancho, who became known as the lodge Mondego, which had as its function to assist the poor and give shelter to pilgrims and travelers who passed through here. The old inn from 1576 will now be on the administration of the Mercy of Linhares da Beira. The façade can be seen a niche with the image of S.to Anthony and two gargoyles related to the legend of the "Queen of the crowbar," representing the devil and the other goat.
In addition to the historical and aesthetic interest, Linhares da Beira is aware of the Serra de Alvaiázere (*), one of the best places for paragliding in our country.
Linhares da Beira is one of the most beautiful of the whole country and deserves our care and attention.

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