How many stories can these stones tell? Right here before you stands the village of Boelhe. Boelhe is a place steeped in history, nestled in the Portuguese municipality of Penafiel. It even boasts a national monument: the Igreja de São Gens de Boelhe. This church, often called the smallest Romanesque church in Portugal, sits on a hill overlooking the serene River Tâmega. Legend has it that the church was commissioned by Mafalda de Saboia herself, the wife of Portugal’s inaugural king, Dom Afonso Henriques. This would make the church a tangible link to the very foundation of the Portuguese monarchy. While the exact origins of the church remain shrouded in some mystery, what is certain is its significance. In 1927, it was officially recognized as a National Monument. Years later, in the 1950s, it underwent extensive restoration. This ensured that the captivating charm and historical echoes of the church would continue to resonate with visitors for generations to come. Boelhe invites you to unravel its threads of history. It is a journey that promises to captivate the imagination.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to