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 a new phase of building, including the construction a bridge over the Coura River. Twin towns – sister cities Bouchemaine, France Geography Climate Lamego has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The nearest station from Lamego is located in Bigorne almost higher in altitude. Temperatures there are cooler than in Lamego. Human geography Administratively, the municipality is divided into 18 civil parishes (freguesias): Lamego (Almacave e Sé) Avões Bigorne, Magueija e Pretarouca Britiande Cambres Cepões, Meijinhos e Melcões Ferreirim Ferreiros de Avões Figueira Lalim Lazarim Parada do Bispo e Valdigem Penajóia Penude Samodães Sande Várzea de Abrunhais Vila Nova de Souto d'El-Rei Economy 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 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 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. Culture 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 a cathedral. The following cultural institutions are based in Lamego: Ribeiro Conceição Theatre Lamego City Museum Lamego Municipal Library Lamego Image Archive Clav'Art APC - Amigos Pela Cultura ArqDoc – Lamego Document Archive The film Abraham's Valley (1993) is set in and around Lamego. Notable people Manuel Rodrigues