Arco de Baúlhe e Vila Nune

From the train to the pilgrimages, there are many ways to discover the Arc and Vila Nune. The Old Bridge and the railway core tell stories of connections and travel. The Remedies' pilgrimage includes the Erguida do Pau da Bandeira. In Vila Nune, follow the memories of the Santo André matrix, the manor houses and the former camper.

Bridges, fields and a passing village

In the southern part of the municipality, Arco de Baúlhe e Vila Nune are linked to the remaining Lands of Basto.The Old Bridge of Arc and the agricultural landscape of Vila Nune tell stories of circulation and work of the land. A date marks the life of the Arch: the elevation to the village in 20 June 1991.

From Bridge to Railway Memory

The former terminal station of the Line of Tâmega gave the Arc a role in regional mobility. Today, the railway core allows to know material and spaces linked to this experience. Vila Nune preserves the memory of its sleeper, distinct from the terminal station. The vineyard, the Mother Church and the houses of the Granja and from Beyond add other readings to the landscape.

Parishes, encounter and devotion

The relations of 1758 identify São Martinho do Arco and Santo André de Vila Nune as distinct parishes. In the Arco, the source describes a valley open to neighboring lands; in Vila Nune, it enrolls the parish in the term of Cabeceiras de Basto. The traditions of Our Lady of Remedies and of São Martinho join the laces, embroidery and weaving referred to by the municipality.

Flax, inn and passing paths

In the Memories of 1758, the Arc appears as a ruined place, distinguishing itself from more dispersed nuclei such as Balhe, Portela and Roof. The parish priest describes a July fair to which merchants and buyers of linen arrived. He also mentions inn frequented by guests. Before the railroad, trade, reception and passage functions are recognized in this part of the valley.

A heritage that includes two communities

The old season of the Arc, the villager of Vila Nune, the Ponte Velha and the houses of the Granja and Beyond allow you to read different periods and forms of circulation and habitation. The laces and embroidery are referred to both in the Arc and in Vila Nune; the municipality adds the weaving for the Arc. The administrative union brings together these heritages, preserving the usefulness of the two names to recognize places and seek documentation.