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25-642: Vila Nova (Portuguese for "new town") may refer to: Places [ edit ] Brazil [ edit ] Vila Nova, Rio Grande do Sul , a neighbourhood in Porto Alegre Vila Nova, Joinville, Santa Catarina , a neighbourhood in Joinville Mozambique [ edit ] Vila Nova de Fronteira , a locality in the district of Mutarara , province of Tete Portugal [ edit ] Municipalities [ edit ] Vila Nova da Barquinha ,

50-577: A market charter to the city, attracting merchants from Castile and Granada with their oriental spices and textiles. Lamego had a privileged positioned on the routes from western Iberia, as a transit point within the settlements of the Além-Douro, Braga and Guimarães , from Alcântara and Mérida to Córdoba and Seville . It was also one of the preferred routes on the Saint James Way pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela . But, two events changed

75-420: A municipality in the district of Coimbra Parishes [ edit ] Vila Nova (Miranda do Corvo) , a parish in the municipality of Miranda do Corvo Vila Nova (Praia da Vitória) , a parish in the municipality of Praia da Vitória, Azores Vila Nova da Barca , a parish in the municipality of Montemor-o-Velho Vila Nova da Baronia , a parish in the municipality of Alvito Vila Nova da Muía ,

100-414: A municipality in the district of Santarém Vila Nova de Cerveira , a municipality in the district of Viana do Castelo Vila Nova de Famalicão , a municipality in the district of Braga Vila Nova de Foz Côa , a municipality in the district of Guarda Vila Nova de Gaia , a municipality in the district of Porto Vila Nova de Paiva , a municipality in the district of Viseu Vila Nova de Poiares ,

125-534: A new phase of building, including the construction a bridge over the Coura River. Lamego has a Mediterranean climate with some continental influence; with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The nearest weather station is located in Bigorne, almost 400 m (1,300 ft) higher in altitude, and having cooler temperatures as such. While snowfalls in the city may happen usually no more than once or twice per year,

150-449: A parish in the municipality of Ponte da Barca Vila Nova da Rainha (Azambuja) , a parish in the municipality of Azambuja Vila Nova da Rainha (Tondela) , a parish in the municipality of Tondela Vila Nova da Telha , a parish in the municipality of Maia Vila Nova de Anços , a parish in the municipality of Soure Vila Nova de Cacela , a parish in the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António Vila Nova de Milfontes ,

175-456: A parish in the municipality of Góis Other uses [ edit ] Vila Nova Futebol Clube , a Brazilian football club See also [ edit ] Villa Nova (disambiguation) Vilanova (disambiguation) Villanova (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Vila Nova . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

200-417: A parish in the municipality of Odemira Vila Nova de Monsarros , a parish in the municipality of Anadia Vila Nova de Oliveirinha , a parish in the municipality of Tábua Vila Nova de São Pedro , a parish in the municipality of Azambuja Vila Nova de Souto d'El-Rei , a parish in the municipality of Lamego Vila Nova de Tazem , a parish in the municipality of Gouveia Vila Nova do Ceira ,

225-644: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Lamego Lamego ( European Portuguese: [lɐˈmeɣu] ; Proto-Celtic : * Lamecum ) is a city and municipality in the Viseu District , in the Norte Region of the Douro in northern Portugal . Located on the shores of the Balsemão River , the municipality has a population of 26,691, in an area of 165.42 km . With origins before

250-436: Is left from the original building, with its carved Renaissance portal and fine cloister dating from the 16th and 18th centuries. The 12th-century castle preserves a fine keep and a very old and unusual cistern with monograms of master masons. King Sancho I issued a charter of independence in 1191, as the local community grew around two poles: the ecclesiastical parishes of Sé and Castelo . In 1290, King Denis provided

275-606: Is primarily associated with the monuments and religious buildings, and has been a growing part of the local economy. The extension of the A24 motorway has been important in attracting more visitors and businesses to the region. Lamego is considered one of the principal cities of the Portuguese Baroque , for its numerous churches, palaces, and civic buildings. The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lamego and has

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300-627: The Bishop of Lamego . During the reign of Sisebuto (612-621), the Visigothic monarch coined currency from Lamego, indicating the importance of the region to commerce and culture. Just outside the city center is the tiny 7th century São Pedro de Balsemão Chapel, a Visigothic chapel believed to be the oldest in Portugal (and second oldest in Europe). The region alternated between Christian and Muslim hands during

325-622: The Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC), a control used to classify wine products as a locally produced product of origin, for national and international marketing. Lamego has a large shopping centre, with approximately 30 main shops, three malls of medium-size and several small traditional shops. Industrial activities are concentrated in the industrial zone in the parish of Várzea de Abrunhais. Lamego textiles are also promoted but tend to be small-scale production runs, with few medium- to large-companies involved in mass-production. The tourist sector

350-591: The Serra Gaúcha , they had to purchase their properties and lots. At that time, the area was known as Colônia Vila Nova d'Itália . These people also originated the Festa do Pêssego (or Peach Festival) ceremony, which has been held every year since, attracting many visitors to the neighbourhood. Vila Nova is home to different social classes people. We can find here gated communities and social housing blocks. This geographical article relating to Rio Grande do Sul

375-502: The 3rd century around the local castle. The area around Lamego was inhabited by Ligures and Turduli , and during the Roman presence it was occupied by Coelerni , which left behind several monuments. Due to the placement of the castle, it is likely that a castro originally existed on the site. During the Inquirições ( Inventory/Enquiries ) of King Afonso (during the 13th century) there

400-548: The Bishop of Lamego, occupying the role for the next 18 years and referred to the "great builder" , responsible for the cult of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios ( Our Lady of Remedies ). In the 17th and 18th century, the solares ( country estates ) were slowly constructed in Lamego, resulting from the wine commerce down the Douro. The economic growth of viticulture along the Douro resulted in

425-605: The King's Minister Luís Mouzinho de Albuquerque . In 1919, in an attempt to restore the monarchy, Lamego became the capital of the district for 24 days. During the second half of the 19th century, during the presidency of the Viscount of Guedes Teixeira, Lamego begins a process of modernization with the construction of new avenues. After the establishment of the First Republic , during the presidency of Alfredo de Sousa, Lamego undergoes

450-536: The Roman occupation of the Iberian Peninsula , Lamego is known for its historic city center, having a long history as a principal city of the former Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Province . Legend holds that the first Portuguese Cortes were held in Lamego, in 1143. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lamego is based in the city center. The toponymic name Lamego was derived from Lamaecus , a Hispano-Celtic and Roman derivative referring to owners of agrarian titles in

475-408: The early Reconquista Period. The city was first conquered by Alfonso I of Asturias in 741, and repopulated in 868 by Alfonso III . It fell into Islamic hands briefly again during the late 10th century, until Ferdinand I of León and Castile conquered the region definitively on 29 November 1057. As a consequence the bishopric was moved after these events (to later be restored in 1071). In 1128,

500-501: The economic and social circumstances in the region: the conquest of Granada which drove the last of the Moors from the Peninsula; and the discovery of the maritime connection to India, which resulted in a slow decline for the region. Manuel I of Portugal issued a foral ( charter ) in 1514. Also in the 16th century, Manuel de Noronha (one of the more notable prelates of Lamego) was appointed

525-642: The issuance of a writ by Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal , to designate the area as the Região Demarcada do Douro and the establishment of the Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro ( General Company of the Wine Agriculture of the Upper Douro ). In 1835, Lamego was the capital of the district, but lost this title to Viseu (December 1835), under the authority of

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550-540: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vila_Nova&oldid=1178590256 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Vila Nova, Rio Grande do Sul In 1893, Italian immigrants arrived to Vila Nova, where they cultivated vines and fruits. But unlike what happened in

575-565: The nascent national Egas Moniz, had his tenancy in Lamego while his residence was in Britiande , as master of the Riba–Douro, between Paiva and Távora (in addition to the lands of Côa). The most significant moment in the town's history was in 1139, when nobles declared Afonso Henriques to be Portugal's first king. The town's Gothic cathedral was built by him, although only the Romanesque tower

600-433: The surrounding mountains often experience significantly more. Administratively, the municipality is divided into 18 civil parishes ( freguesias ): The principal activities in this region are tied to the service sector, with commerce and agriculture also representing an important part of the economy. In particular viticulture , since the municipality (and other municipalities in the region) have been designated as part of

625-600: Was reference to the Castro de Lameco, referred to as a medieval fortification. Destroyed by the Romans, the inhabitants were forced to descend into the valley and cultivate the land, as part of the Roman reorganization of the land. Lamego became Catholic when the Visigothic king Rekared I converted to Catholicism. In 569, during the Council of Lugo, there appeared references to Sardinário

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