The Caminho Minhoto Ribeiro is one of the oldest routes linking the cities of Braga and Santiago de Compostela.
See more +Braga, one of the oldest Christian cities in the world, is a must for those who travel along the ancient roads to Santiago de Compostela.
Following in the footsteps of Leon de Rosmithal, Baron of Blatna, pilgrims will feel the weight of the centuries, among Roman milieus, remote villages and the Serra do Carvalho, the scene of historic battles, which invite them to stop for a while and contemplate.
For this important journey, which began in 1465 in the city of Prague, he was accompanied by an entourage of 40 people he trusted and 52 horses. Welcomed by the main European courts, he also found a royal welcome in Braga, with King Afonso V of Portugal waiting for him, who granted him lodging for eight days and, as a token of gratitude for the letter Leon de Rosmithal had brought from D. Leonor of Portugal (married to Emperor Frederick III and the king's sister), two beautiful horses.
Approximately 240 km long, the route crosses part of the ancient Via Romana XVII - the oldest in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. From breathtaking landscapes to places full of history, Roman bridges and sidewalks, churches and chapels dot the route, silent witnesses to centuries of pilgrimages.
At the end, pilgrims are led into the heart of the city of Braga, crossing the emblematic Rua do Souto to the majestic Cathedral - where D. Afonso, the pilgrim infant, who died on his way to Santiago in the 15th century, rests.
On this unique route, each step is a journey through time, between the natural and cultural heritage of Minho and Trás-os-Montes and the spirituality of the paths of faith.
Braga City Parishes and Their Monuments
1 - São Mamede de Este - Miradouro do Chamor, Igreja Matriz, Nascente do Rio Este
2 - São Pedro de Este - Chapel of São Bento, Mother Church
3 - Tenões - Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, Elevator (Funicular)
4 - Gualtar - Church of São Brás, Roman road linking Braga to Chaves, University of Minho
5 - San Victor - Church of San Victor, Monumental Complex of the Seven Fountains, Guadalupe Park
6 - São José de São Lázaro - Palácio do Raio, Fonte do Ídolo, Basilica dos Congregados
7 - São João do Souto - Torre de Menagem, Igreja de Santa Cruz, Igreja de São Marcos, Jardim de Santa Bárbara
8 - Sé - Sé Primacial, Igreja da Misericórdia, Arco da Porta Nova, Domus da Escola Velha da Sé
Stages of Leon de Rosmithal's journey
1- Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Torre de Moncorvo
2- Torre de Moncorvo - Vila Flor
3- Vila Flor - Mirandela
4- Mirandela - Murça
5- Murça - Alijó
6- Alijó - Vila Pouca de Aguiar
7- Vila Pouca de Aguiar - Ribeira de Pena
8- Ribeira de Pena - Cabeceiras de Basto
9- Cabeceiras de Basto - Vieira do Minho
10- Vieira do Minho - Póvoa de Lanhoso
11- Póvoa de Lanhoso - Braga
Route in the municipality on the Leon de Rosmithal path:
The Leon de Rosmithal Way runs for approximately 10 km in the municipality of Braga, passing through the parishes mentioned at the beginning.
Leon de Rosmithal's route from the Cathedral follows the central Portuguese Way.
Downloadable Routes
The Portuguese Way to Santiago de Leon de Rosmithal.kmz
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In memory of the Salamantine writer Diego de Torres Villarroel, this route retraces his journey between Salamanca and Santiago de Compostela.
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